Literature · 1925–1998
Carlos Castañeda — Age & Birthday
Born: 25 December 1925 · Died: 27 April 1998 · Age at death: 72
How old was Carlos Castañeda when he died?
Carlos Castañeda died aged 72. He was born on 25 December 1925 and died on 27 April 1998.
Author known for books on shamanism and indigenous Mexican culture
Did you know?Despite his fame, he lived a private life and rarely allowed himself to be photographed or recorded.
Carlos Castaneda (December 25, 1925– April 27, 1998) was a Peruvian-American writer, trained as an anthropologist. Starting in 1968, Castaneda published a series of books that describe alleged training in shamanism that he received under the tutelage of a Yaqui "Man of Knowledge" named Don Juan Matus.
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- Age at death
- 72
- Would be
- 100
- Years since death
- 28
- Born
- December 25, 1925 · Cajamarca, Peru
- Died
- April 27, 1998
- Cause of death
- Cancer
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Literature
Family
- Spouse
- Florinda Donner
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- Birth anniversaryCarlos Castañeda's 101st birthday is in 60 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!101st
- Death anniversaryThe 29th anniversary of Carlos Castañeda's death is in 183 days. A moment to remember their legacy.29th
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