THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
August Derleth
American novelist, short story writer, poet, editor, and anthologist (1909–1971)
August Derleth was born on February 24, 1909 in Sauk City, United States and died on July 4, 1971, aged 62.
Born
February 24, 1909
August Derleth died aged 62.
Died: July 4, 1971
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Sauk City, United States
- Professions
- writer, novelist, biographer, publisher, editor, anthologist, science fiction writer, short story writer, poet
- Citizenship
- United States
More about August Derleth
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Birth name
- August William Derleth
- Pseudonyms
- Professor Laban Shrewsbury, Michael West, Tally Mason, George Shelton, Simon West, Kenyon Holmes, Stephen Grendon, Eldon Heath
All birth date sources
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- SNAC
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- NooSFere
- Find a Grave
- BnF authorities
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was August Derleth when they died?
August Derleth died aged 62.
When is August Derleth’s birthday?
August Derleth’s recorded birthday is February 24.
Where was August Derleth born?
August Derleth was born in Sauk City, United States.
What was August Derleth’s name at birth?
August Derleth’s recorded birth name is August William Derleth.
When did August Derleth die?
August Derleth died on July 4, 1971.