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Mercè Rodoreda — Age & Birthday

Born: 10 October 1908 · Died: 13 April 1983 · Age at death: 74

How old was Mercè Rodoreda when she died?

Mercè Rodoreda died aged 74. She was born on 10 October 1908 and died on 13 April 1983.

Influential Catalan novelist who wrote the book In Diamond Square

Did you know?Her most famous novel was translated into more than thirty languages and is considered a masterpiece of post-war literature.

Mercè Rodoreda i Gurguí (Catalan pronunciation:; 10 October 1908 – 13 April 1983) was a Catalan novelist, who wrote in the Catalan language.

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Age at death: 74
Would be: 118
Years since death: 43

Born: October 10, 1908 · Barcelona, Spain
Died: April 13, 1983
Cause of death: Liver cancer
Nationality: Spanish
Known for: Literature, Art

Family

Father: Andreu Rodoreda i Sallent
Mother: Montserrat Gurguí i Guàrdia
Spouse: Joan Gurguí
Child: Jordi Gurguí i Rodoreda

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