Literature · Activism · Politics · 1903–1988
Alan Paton — Age & Birthday
Born: 11 January 1903 · Died: 12 April 1988 · Age at death: 85
How old was Alan Paton when he died?
Alan Paton died aged 85. He was born on 11 January 1903 and died on 12 April 1988.
South African author of the novel Cry, the Beloved Country
Did you know?Before becoming a famous writer, he served as the principal of a reformatory for young black offenders near Johannesburg.
Alan Stewart Paton (11 January 1903 – 12 April 1988) was a South African writer, anti-apartheid activist, and educator. His works include the novels Cry, the Beloved Country (1948), Too Late the Phalarope (1953), and the short story The Waste Land.
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- Age at death
- 85
- Would be
- 123
- Years since death
- 38
- Born
- January 11, 1903 · Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Died
- April 12, 1988
- Nationality
- South African
- Known for
- Literature, Activism, Politics
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- See the front page from the day Alan Paton was bornA newspaper front page for 11 January 1903, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayAlan Paton would be 123 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryAlan Paton's 124th birthday is in 76 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!124th
- Death anniversaryThe 39th anniversary of Alan Paton's death is in 167 days. A moment to remember their legacy.39th
- Capricorn zodiac signCapricorn people are known for being ambitious, disciplined and patient. Are you a Capricorn like Alan Paton? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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