Literature · Film · 1897–1968
Enid Blyton — Age & Birthday
Born: 11 August 1897 · Died: 28 November 1968 · Age at death: 71
How old was Enid Blyton when she died?
Enid Blyton died aged 71. She was born on 11 August 1897 and died on 28 November 1968.
Prolific children's author who created the Famous Five and Noddy
Did you know?Her books have been translated into about 90 languages and remain among the most popular children’s titles worldwide.
Enid Mary Blyton (11 August 1897 – 28 November 1968) was an English children's writer. She remains one of the best-selling children's literature writers of all time.
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- Age at death
- 71
- Would be
- 129
- Years since death
- 57
- Born
- August 11, 1897 · East Dulwich, United Kingdom
- Died
- November 28, 1968
- Cause of death
- Alzheimer's disease
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Literature, Film
Family
- Spouses
- Hugh Alexander Pollock, Kenneth Fraser Darrell Waters
- Children
- Gillian Baverstock, Imogen Smallwood
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