THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Karl May
German writer (1842–1912)
Karl May was born on February 25, 1842 in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany and died on March 30, 1912, aged 70.
Born
February 25, 1842
Karl May died aged 70.
Died: March 30, 1912
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany
- Professions
- children's writer, composer, poet, writer, Western author, screenwriter, novelist
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Saxony
More about Karl May
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Birth name
- Karl Friedrich May, Carl Friedrich May
All birth date sources
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- SNAC
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Musicalics
- Babelio
- Discogs
- Find a Grave
- filmportal.de
- BnF authorities
- The Fine Art Archive
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Integrated Authority File
- IMDb
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Karl May when they died?
Karl May died aged 70.
When is Karl May’s birthday?
Karl May’s recorded birthday is February 25.
Where was Karl May born?
Karl May was born in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany.
What was Karl May’s name at birth?
Karl May’s recorded birth name is Karl Friedrich May; Carl Friedrich May.
When did Karl May die?
Karl May died on March 30, 1912.