THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Richard Dorson
American folklorist (1916–1981)
Richard Dorson was born on March 12, 1916 in New York City, United States and died on September 11, 1981, aged 65.
Born
March 12, 1916
Richard Dorson died aged 65.
Died: September 11, 1981
- Birthplace
- New York City, United States
- Professions
- historian, writer, children's writer, academic, ethnologist, collector of fairy tales, anthropologist
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Richard Dorson
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Birth name
- Richard Mercer Dorson
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Questions people ask
How old was Richard Dorson when they died?
Richard Dorson died aged 65.
When is Richard Dorson’s birthday?
Richard Dorson’s recorded birthday is March 12.
Where was Richard Dorson born?
Richard Dorson was born in New York City, United States.
What was Richard Dorson’s name at birth?
Richard Dorson’s recorded birth name is Richard Mercer Dorson.
When did Richard Dorson die?
Richard Dorson died on September 11, 1981.