Literature · 1904–1978
Harry Martinson — Age & Birthday
Born: 6 May 1904 · Died: 11 February 1978 · Age at death: 73
How old was Harry Martinson when he died?
Harry Martinson died aged 73. He was born on 6 May 1904 and died on 11 February 1978.
Nobel Prize-winning Swedish author and poet
Did you know?He spent much of his youth as a merchant sailor, an experience that heavily influenced his literary work.
Harry Martinson (6 May 1904 – 11 February 1978) was a Swedish writer, poet and former sailor. In 1949 he was elected into the Swedish Academy.
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- Age at death
- 73
- Would be
- 122
- Years since death
- 48
- Born
- May 6, 1904 · Jämshög church parish, Sweden
- Died
- February 11, 1978
- Cause of death
- Exsanguination
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Known for
- Literature
Family
- Spouse
- Moa Martinson
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