William Saroyan
(1908-1981)
Armenian-American novelist, playwright, and short story writer (1908-1981) – William Saroyan was born in Fresno (County seat of Fresno County, California, United States) on August 31st, 1908 and died in Fresno (County seat of Fresno County, California, United States) on May 18th, 1981 at the age of 72. Today William Saroyan would be 115 years old.
Age
how old was William Saroyan when he died?
72
William Saroyan died in 1981 at the age of 72.
Biographical data
| Birthday | August 31st, 1908 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Fresno County seat of Fresno County, California, United States |
| Death Date | May 18th, 1981 (Monday) |
| Death place | Fresno County seat of Fresno County, California, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Virgo (The Maiden) ♍ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey 猴 |
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Birthday
When was William Saroyan born?
William Saroyan was born on August 31st, 1908.
Death
When did William Saroyan die?
William Saroyan died on May 18th, 1981 at the age of 72 in Fresno (County seat of Fresno County, California, United States). Today William Saroyan would be 115 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was William Saroyan born?
Fresno (County seat of Fresno County, California, United States).
Death place
Where did William Saroyan die?
Fresno (County seat of Fresno County, California, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of William Saroyan?
William Saroyan was born in the zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does William Saroyan have?
William Saroyan was born in 1908 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Monkey.
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