Literature · 1871–1909
John Millington Synge — Age & Birthday
Born: 16 April 1871 · Died: 24 March 1909 · Age at death: 37
How old was John Millington Synge when he died?
John Millington Synge died aged 37. He was born on 16 April 1871 and died on 24 March 1909.
Irish playwright and poet who co-founded the Abbey Theatre
Did you know?He spent significant time living among the people of the Aran Islands to gather inspiration for his most famous theatrical works.
Edmund John Millington Synge (16 April 1871 – 24 March 1909), popularly known as J. M. Synge, was an Irish playwright, poet, and collector of folklores.
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- Age at death
- 37
- Years since death
- 117
- Born
- April 16, 1871 · Rathfarnham, Ireland
- Died
- March 24, 1909
- Cause of death
- Lymphoma
- Known for
- Literature
Family
- Father
- John Hatch Synge
- Mother
- Kathleen Trail
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