Born: 9 May 1860 · Died: 19 June 1937 · Age at death: 77
How old was J. M. Barrie when he died?
J. M. Barrie died aged 77. He was born on 9 May 1860 and died on 19 June 1937.
Scottish novelist and playwright who created the character Peter Pan
Did you know?He donated the future rights and royalties of Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
Quick facts
Date of birth9 May 1860
Date of death19 June 1937
Age at death77
Cause of deathPneumonia
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceKirriemuir, United Kingdom
Occupationwriter, novelist, playwright
Editor's Take:
J. M. Barrie gave the world the boy who would not grow up. He was the son of a Scottish weaver and became a hugely popular playwright. Peter Pan grew from stories he told to the young sons of friends. It mixed adventure with a deep sadness about lost childhood. Barrie's own life had painful losses, and modern readers find his closeness to the boys complex. His gift of the rights to a children's hospital still helps sick children today.
Key Milestones
1891: Publishes The Little Minister
1904: Peter Pan opens in London
1911: Publishes Peter and Wendy
1929: Gives the rights to Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital
Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet (9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937) was a British novelist and playwright. He was born and educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote several successful novels and plays.
