THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Jack Kerouac
American writer (1922–1969)
Jack Kerouac was born on March 12, 1922 in Lowell, United States and died on October 21, 1969, aged 47.
Born
March 12, 1922
Jack Kerouac died aged 47.
Died: October 21, 1969
- Birthplace
- Lowell, United States
- Professions
- screenwriter, novelist, prose writer, writer, poet
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Jack Kerouac
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Birth name
- Jean-Louis Lebris de Kérouac
Family
- Child
- Jan Kerouac
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Questions people ask
How old was Jack Kerouac when they died?
Jack Kerouac died aged 47.
When is Jack Kerouac’s birthday?
Jack Kerouac’s recorded birthday is March 12.
Where was Jack Kerouac born?
Jack Kerouac was born in Lowell, United States.
What was Jack Kerouac’s name at birth?
Jack Kerouac’s recorded birth name is Jean-Louis Lebris de Kérouac.
When did Jack Kerouac die?
Jack Kerouac died on October 21, 1969.