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Erich Kästner — Age & Birthday
Born: 23 February 1899 · Died: 29 July 1974 · Age at death: 75
How old was Erich Kästner when he died?
Erich Kästner died aged 75. He was born on 23 February 1899 and died on 29 July 1974.
German author best known for Emil and the Detectives
Did you know?He was a vocal critic of the Nazi regime and was forced to watch as his own books were burned in public squares.
Emil Erich Kästner (German:; 23 February 1899 – 29 July 1974) was a German writer, poet, screenwriter and satirist, known primarily for his humorous, socially astute poems and for children's books including Emil and the Detectives and Lisa and Lottie.
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- Age at death
- 75
- Would be
- 127
- Years since death
- 52
- Born
- February 23, 1899 · Dresden, Germany
- Died
- July 29, 1974
- Cause of death
- Esophageal cancer
- Nationality
- German
- Known for
- Literature, Media, Music
Family
- Father
- Emil Kästner
- Mother
- Ida Kästner
- Child
- Thomas Kästner
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- Birth anniversaryErich Kästner's 128th birthday is in 120 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!128th
- Death anniversaryThe 53rd anniversary of Erich Kästner's death is in 276 days. A moment to remember their legacy.53rd
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