Literature · Politics · Media · 1904–1980
Alejo Carpentier — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 26 December 1904 · Died: 24 April 1980 · Age at death: 75
How old was Alejo Carpentier when he died?
Alejo Carpentier died aged 75. He was born on 26 December 1904 and died on 24 April 1980.
Cuban novelist who pioneered the literary style of marvellous realism
Did you know?Before becoming a famous author, he spent time in prison for political activism and later worked as a musicologist in Paris.
Alejo Carpentier y Valmont (Spanish pronunciation:, French pronunciation:; December 26, 1904 – April 24, 1980) was a Cuban novelist, essayist, and musicologist who greatly influenced Latin American literature during its famous "boom" period.
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- Age at death
- 75
- Would be
- 121
- Years since death
- 46
- Born
- December 26, 1904 · Lausanne, Switzerland
- Died
- April 24, 1980
- Cause of death
- Cancer
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Literature, Politics, Media
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- Would-be age todayAlejo Carpentier would be 121 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryAlejo Carpentier's 122nd birthday is in 62 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!122nd
- Death anniversaryThe 47th anniversary of Alejo Carpentier's death is in 181 days. A moment to remember their legacy.47th
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