William Empson
(1906-1984)
English literary critic and poet – William Empson was born in Kingston upon Hull (City in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England) on September 27th, 1906 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on April 15th, 1984 at the age of 77. Today William Empson would be 117 years old.
Age
how old was William Empson when he died?
77
William Empson died in 1984 at the age of 77.
Biographical data
| Birthday | September 27th, 1906 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Kingston upon Hull City in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Death Date | April 15th, 1984 (Sunday) |
| Death place | London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Libra (The Scales) ♎ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse 馬 |
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Birthday
When was William Empson born?
William Empson was born on September 27th, 1906.
Death
When did William Empson die?
William Empson died on April 15th, 1984 at the age of 77 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today William Empson would be 117 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was William Empson born?
Kingston upon Hull (City in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England).
Death place
Where did William Empson die?
London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of William Empson?
William Empson was born in the zodiac sign Libra (The Scales).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does William Empson have?
William Empson was born in 1906 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Horse.
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