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Georges Perec — Age & Birthday

Born: 7 March 1936 · Died: 3 March 1982 · Age at death: 45

How old was Georges Perec when he died?

Georges Perec died aged 45. He was born on 7 March 1936 and died on 3 March 1982.

French novelist known for his experimental writing techniques

Did you know?He wrote an entire three-hundred-page novel, titled A Void, without using the letter "e" a single time.

Georges Perec (French:; 7 March 1936 – 3 March 1982) was a French novelist, filmmaker, documentalist, and essayist. He was a member of the Oulipo group.

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Age at death: 45
Would be: 90
Years since death: 44

Born: March 7, 1936 · 19th arrondissement of Paris, France
Died: March 3, 1982
Cause of death: Lung cancer
Nationality: French
Known for: Literature, Film

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Spouse: Paulette Perec

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