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Julian Barnes — Age & Birthday

Born: 19 January 1946 · Age: 80

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Julian Barnes is 80 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 19 January 1946.

Booker Prize-winning English novelist and short story writer

Did you know?Before his literary career began, he spent several years working as a lexicographer for the Oxford English Dictionary.

Julian Patrick Barnes (born 19 January 1946) is an English essayist, novelist and short story writer. After completing his education, Barnes spent three years as a lexicographer for the Oxford English Dictionary supplement.

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Age: 80
Status: Living

Born: January 19, 1946 · Leicester, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Known for: Literature, Media

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Spouse: Pat Kavanagh

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