Philosophy · Literature · 1915–1980
Roland Barthes — Age & Birthday
Born: 12 November 1915 · Died: 26 March 1980 · Age at death: 64
How old was Roland Barthes when he died?
Roland Barthes died aged 64. He was born on 12 November 1915 and died on 26 March 1980.
French thinker who explored semiotics and literary theory
Did you know?He was a talented amateur pianist and frequently wrote about the physical sensation of playing music in his many essays.
Roland Gérard Barthes (French:; 12 November 1915 – 26 March 1980) was a French literary theorist, essayist, philosopher, critic, and semiotician. His work engaged in the analysis of a variety of sign systems, mainly derived from Western popular culture.
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- Age at death
- 64
- Would be
- 110
- Years since death
- 46
- Born
- November 12, 1915 · Cherbourg, France
- Died
- March 26, 1980
- Cause of death
- Struck by vehicle
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Philosophy, Literature
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