Literature · Politics · 1900–1971

Giorgos Seferis — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 13 March 1900 · Died: 19 September 1971 · Age at death: 71

How old was Giorgos Seferis when he died?

Giorgos Seferis died aged 71. He was born on 13 March 1900 and died on 19 September 1971.

Nobel Prize-winning Greek poet and career diplomat

Did you know?He used a pseudonym for his literary work because he feared his poetry might interfere with his official government career.

Giorgos or George Seferis (Greek: Γιώργος Σεφέρης), the pen name of Georgios Seferiadis (Γεώργιος Σεφεριάδης; March 13 1900 – September 20, 1971), was a Greek poet and diplomat. He was one of the most important Greek poets of the 20th century, and a Nobel laureate.

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Age at death: 71
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Years since death: 55

Born: March 13, 1900 · Urla, Turkey
Died: September 19, 1971
Nationality: Greek
Known for: Literature, Politics

Family

Father: Stilianos Seferiadis
Mother: Despina Tenekidi
Spouse: Maro Seferi

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