Literature · Media · 1892–1983
Rebecca West — Age & Birthday
Born: 21 December 1892 · Died: 15 March 1983 · Age at death: 90
How old was Rebecca West when she died?
Rebecca West died aged 90. She was born on 21 December 1892 and died on 15 March 1983.
British author and journalist who wrote Black Lamb and Grey Falcon
Did you know?She had a high-profile, ten-year romantic relationship with fellow writer H.G. Wells, with whom she had a son.
Dame Cecily Isabel Fairfield (21 December 1892 – 15 March 1983), known as Rebecca West, or Dame Rebecca West, was a British author, journalist, literary critic and travel writer.
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- Age at death
- 90
- Would be
- 133
- Years since death
- 43
- Born
- December 21, 1892 · London, United Kingdom
- Died
- March 15, 1983
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Literature, Media
Family
- Father
- Charles Fairfield
- Mother
- Isabella Campbell Mackenzie
- Spouse
- Henry Maxwell Andrews
- Child
- Anthony West
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- See the front page from the day Rebecca West was bornA newspaper front page for 21 December 1892, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayRebecca West would be 133 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryRebecca West's 134th birthday is in 56 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!134th
- Death anniversaryThe 44th anniversary of Rebecca West's death is in 140 days. A moment to remember their legacy.44th
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