Literature · Media · Film · 1899–1996
P. L. Travers — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 9 August 1899 · Died: 23 April 1996 · Age at death: 96
How old was P. L. Travers when she died?
P. L. Travers died aged 96. She was born on 9 August 1899 and died on 23 April 1996.
Australian-born author of the Mary Poppins children's books
Did you know?She worked as a professional actress and dancer before moving to England to focus on her writing career.
Pamela Lyndon Travers ( TRAV-ərz; born Helen Lyndon Goff; 9 August 1899 – 23 April 1996) was an Australian-British writer who spent most of her career in England. She is best known for the Mary Poppins series of books, which feature the eponymous magical nanny.
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- Age at death
- 96
- Would be
- 127
- Years since death
- 30
- Born
- August 9, 1899 · Maryborough, Australia
- Died
- April 23, 1996
- Cause of death
- Epilepsy
- Nationality
- Australian
- Known for
- Literature, Media, Film
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