THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Herman Melville
American writer and poet (1819–1891)
Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819 in Manhattan, United States and died on September 28, 1891, aged 72.
Born
August 1, 1819
Herman Melville died aged 72.
Died: September 28, 1891
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, United States, New York City, United States
- Professions
- teacher, writer, art collector, sailor, librettist, customs officer, poet, novelist, literary critic, lecturer, essayist, seaman
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Herman Melville
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Birth name
- Herman Melville
All birth date sources
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- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Roglo
- Find a Grave
- BnF authorities
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Babelio
- BD Gest'
- Discogs
- NooSFere
- The Fine Art Archive
- Integrated Authority File
- SNAC
- Internet Broadway Database
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- GeneaStar
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Questions people ask
How old was Herman Melville when they died?
Herman Melville died aged 72.
When is Herman Melville’s birthday?
Herman Melville’s recorded birthday is August 1.
Where was Herman Melville born?
Herman Melville was born in Manhattan, United States; New York City, United States.
What was Herman Melville’s name at birth?
Herman Melville’s recorded birth name is Herman Melville.
When did Herman Melville die?
Herman Melville died on September 28, 1891.