William Faulkner
(1897-1962)

American writer (1897–1962) – William Faulkner was born in New Albany (City in Union County, Mississippi, United States) on September 25th, 1897 and died in Byhalia (Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States) on July 6th, 1962 at the age of 64. Today William Faulkner would be 126 years old.

Age

how old was William Faulkner when he died?

William Faulkner died in 1962 at the age of 64.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 25th, 1897 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	New Albany City in Union County, Mississippi, United States
Death Date	July 6th, 1962 (Friday)
Death place	Byhalia Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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William Faulkner

Birthday

When was William Faulkner born?

William Faulkner was born on September 25th, 1897.

Death

When did William Faulkner die?

William Faulkner died on July 6th, 1962 at the age of 64 in Byhalia (Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States). Today William Faulkner would be 126 years old.