Scholarship · Philosophy · Literature · 1885–1981
Will Durant — Age & Birthday
Born: 5 November 1885 · Died: 7 November 1981 · Age at death: 96
How old was Will Durant when he died?
Will Durant died aged 96. He was born on 5 November 1885 and died on 7 November 1981.
Historian and philosopher known for the multi-volume series The Story of Civilization
Did you know?He co-wrote many of his major historical works with his wife Ariel, and the couple were eventually awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom together.
William James Durant (November 5, 1885 – November 7, 1981) was an American historian and philosopher, best known for his eleven-volume work, The Story of Civilization, which contains and details the history of Eastern and Western civilizations.
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- Age at death
- 96
- Would be
- 140
- Years since death
- 44
- Born
- November 5, 1885 · North Adams, United States
- Died
- November 7, 1981
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Scholarship, Philosophy, Literature
Family
- Spouse
- Ariel Durant
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- Born on November 5Born on November 5 too? You share your birthday with Will Durant, Vivien Leigh, Bryan Adams and 26 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on November 7Will Durant is remembered every November 7, along with 13 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Will Durant was bornA newspaper front page for 5 November 1885, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayWill Durant would be 140 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryWill Durant's 141st birthday is in 10 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!141st
- Death anniversaryThe 45th anniversary of Will Durant's death is in 12 days. A moment to remember their legacy.45th
- Scorpio zodiac signScorpio people are known for being intense, passionate and resourceful. Are you a Scorpio like Will Durant? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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