Literature · 1904–1969
Witold Gombrowicz — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 4 August 1904 · Died: 24 July 1969 · Age at death: 64
How old was Witold Gombrowicz when he died?
Witold Gombrowicz died aged 64. He was born on 4 August 1904 and died on 24 July 1969.
Polish writer and dramatist known for his philosophical and satirical works
Did you know?He lived in Argentina for over twenty years, where he worked as a bank clerk while continuing to write his avant-garde novels.
Witold Marian Gombrowicz (August 4, 1904 – July 24, 1969) was a Polish writer and playwright. His works are characterised by deep psychological analysis, a certain sense of paradox and absurd, anti-nationalist flavor.
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- Age at death
- 64
- Would be
- 122
- Years since death
- 57
- Born
- August 4, 1904 · Małoszyce, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland
- Died
- July 24, 1969
- Cause of death
- Myocardial infarction
- Nationality
- Polish
- Known for
- Literature
Family
- Spouse
- Rita Gombrowicz
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