Literature · Media · 1867–1957
Laura Ingalls Wilder — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 7 February 1867 · Died: 10 February 1957 · Age at death: 90
How old was Laura Ingalls Wilder when she died?
Laura Ingalls Wilder died aged 90. She was born on 7 February 1867 and died on 10 February 1957.
Author of the Little House on the Prairie children's book series
Did you know?She did not start writing her series of autobiographical books until she was in her sixties, encouraged by her daughter.
Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder (February 7, 1867 – February 10, 1957) was an American writer, teacher, and journalist. She is best known as the author of the children's book series Little House on the Prairie, published between 1932 and 1943, which was based on her childhood in a settler and pioneer family.
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- Age at death
- 90
- Years since death
- 69
- Born
- February 7, 1867 · Pepin County, United States
- Died
- February 10, 1957
- Cause of death
- Cancer
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Literature, Media
Family
- Father
- Charles Ingalls
- Mother
- Caroline Ingalls
- Spouse
- Almanzo Wilder
- Child
- Rose Wilder Lane
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