Walter Benjamin
(1892-1940)
German cultural critic, philosopher and social critic (1892–1940) – Walter Benjamin was born in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany) on July 15th, 1892 and died in Portbou (Municipality in Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia,Spain) on September 26th, 1940 at the age of 48. Today Walter Benjamin would be 134 years old.
Age
how old was Walter Benjamin when he died?
48
Walter Benjamin died in 1940 at the age of 48.
Biographical data
| Birthday | July 15th, 1892 (Friday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Berlin Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany |
| Death Date | September 26th, 1940 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Portbou Municipality in Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia,Spain |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Cancer (The Crab) ♋ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon 龍 |
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Birthday
When was Walter Benjamin born?
Walter Benjamin was born on July 15th, 1892.
Death
When did Walter Benjamin die?
Walter Benjamin died on September 26th, 1940 at the age of 48 in Portbou (Municipality in Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia,Spain). Today Walter Benjamin would be 134 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Walter Benjamin born?
Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany).
Death place
Where did Walter Benjamin die?
Portbou (Municipality in Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia,Spain).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Walter Benjamin?
Walter Benjamin was born in the zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Walter Benjamin have?
Walter Benjamin was born in 1892 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dragon.
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