William Pène du Bois
(1916-1993)

American children's writer and illustrator (1916-1993) – William Pène du Bois was born in Nutley (Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States) on May 9th, 1916 and died in Nice (City and commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France) on February 5th, 1993 at the age of 76. Today William Pène du Bois would be 107 years old.

Age

how old was William Pène du Bois when he died?

William Pène du Bois died in 1993 at the age of 76.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 9th, 1916 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Nutley Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Death Date	February 5th, 1993 (Friday)
Death place	Nice City and commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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William Pène du Bois

Birthday

When was William Pène du Bois born?

William Pène du Bois was born on May 9th, 1916.

Death

When did William Pène du Bois die?

William Pène du Bois died on February 5th, 1993 at the age of 76 in Nice (City and commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France). Today William Pène du Bois would be 107 years old.