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Frank Wedekind — Age & Birthday

Born: 24 July 1864 · Died: 9 March 1918 · Age at death: 53

How old was Frank Wedekind when he died?

Frank Wedekind died aged 53. He was born on 24 July 1864 and died on 9 March 1918.

German playwright who wrote the controversial play Spring Awakening

Did you know?He spent time in prison for lèse-majesté after publishing poems that mocked Kaiser Wilhelm II in a satirical magazine.

Benjamin Franklin Wedekind (July 24, 1864 – March 9, 1918) was a German playwright. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes (particularly towards sex), is considered to anticipate expressionism and was influential in the development of epic theatre.

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Age at death: 53
Years since death: 108

Born: July 24, 1864 · Hanover, Germany
Died: March 9, 1918
Cause of death: Postoperative complications
Nationality: Prussian
Known for: Literature, Film, Music

Family

Father: Friedrich Wilhelm Wedekind
Mother: Emilie Wedekind-Kammerer
Spouse: Tilly Wedekind
Children: Friedrich Strindberg, Kadidja Wedekind, Pamela Wedekind

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