Wole Soyinka (89)
July 13th, 1934
Nobel laureate Nigerian writer – Wole Soyinka was born in Ogun State (State of Nigeria) on July 13th, 1934 and is 89 years old today.
Age
How old is Wole Soyinka?
89
Wole Soyinka is 89 years old.
Biographical data
| Birthday | July 13th, 1934 (Friday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Ogun State State of Nigeria |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Cancer (The Crab) ♋ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog 狗 |
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Wole Soyinka
Birthday
When was Wole Soyinka born?
Wole Soyinka was born on July 13th, 1934.
Place of Birth
Where was Wole Soyinka born?
Ogun State (State of Nigeria).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Wole Soyinka?
Wole Soyinka was born in the zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Wole Soyinka have?
Wole Soyinka was born in 1934 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dog.
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