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Theodor Fontane — Age & Birthday

Born: 30 December 1819 · Died: 20 September 1898 · Age at death: 78

How old was Theodor Fontane when he died?

Theodor Fontane died aged 78. He was born on 30 December 1819 and died on 20 September 1898.

Nineteenth-century German novelist known for Effi Briest

Did you know?He did not start writing his famous novels until he was in his late fifties, having previously worked as a pharmacist.

Theodor Fontane (German pronunciation:; 30 December 1819 – 20 September 1898) was a German novelist and poet.

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Age at death: 78
Years since death: 128

Born: December 30, 1819 · Neuruppin, Germany
Died: September 20, 1898
Nationality: Prussian
Known for: Literature, Media, Scholarship

Family

Father: Louis Henri Fontane
Mother: Emilie Fontane
Spouse: Emilie Fontane
Children: Friedrich Fontane, George Fontane, Martha Fontane, Theodor Fontane

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