William Rose Benét
(1886-1950)

American writer (1886-1950) – William Rose Benét was born in Brooklyn (Borough of New York City, New York, United States) on February 2nd, 1886 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on May 4th, 1950 at the age of 64. Today William Rose Benét would be 138 years old.

Age

how old was William Rose Benét when he died?

William Rose Benét died in 1950 at the age of 64.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 2nd, 1886 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Brooklyn Borough of New York City, New York, United States
Death Date	May 4th, 1950 (Thursday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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William Rose Benét

Birthday

When was William Rose Benét born?

William Rose Benét was born on February 2nd, 1886.

Death

When did William Rose Benét die?

William Rose Benét died on May 4th, 1950 at the age of 64 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today William Rose Benét would be 138 years old.