Literature · 1920–1970

Paul Celan — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 23 November 1920 · Died: 20 April 1970 · Age at death: 49

How old was Paul Celan when he died?

Paul Celan died aged 49. He was born on 23 November 1920 and died on 20 April 1970.

Influential German-language poet and Holocaust survivor

Did you know?Although he lived most of his life in Paris and spoke several languages, he chose to write primarily in German.

Paul Celan (German:; born Paul Antschel; 23 November 1920 – c. 20 April 1970) was a German-speaking Romanian poet, Holocaust survivor, and literary translator.

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Age at death: 49
Would be: 105
Years since death: 56

Born: November 23, 1920 · Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Died: April 20, 1970
Cause of death: Drowning
Nationality: French
Known for: Literature

Family

Spouse: Gisèle Lestrange
Child: Eric Celan

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