Literature · Film · Media · 1878–1967
Carl Sandburg — Age & Birthday
Born: 6 January 1878 · Died: 22 July 1967 · Age at death: 89
How old was Carl Sandburg when he died?
Carl Sandburg died aged 89. He was born on 6 January 1878 and died on 22 July 1967.
Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet and biographer of Abraham Lincoln
Did you know?Despite his literary fame, he worked as a hobo in his youth, travelling across the American Midwest on freight trains.
Carl August Sandburg (January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967) was an American poet, biographer, journalist, and editor. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for his poetry and one for his biography of Abraham Lincoln.
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- Age at death
- 89
- Would be
- 148
- Years since death
- 59
- Born
- January 6, 1878 · Galesburg, United States
- Died
- July 22, 1967
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Literature, Film, Media
Family
- Spouse
- Lilian Steichen
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- Would-be age todayCarl Sandburg would be 148 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryCarl Sandburg's 149th birthday is in 72 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!149th
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