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Walter Benjamin
German cultural critic, philosopher and social critic (1892–1940)
Walter Benjamin was born on July 15, 1892 in Berlin, Germany and died on September 26, 1940, aged 48.
Born
July 15, 1892
Walter Benjamin died aged 48.
Died: September 26, 1940
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Berlin, Germany
- Professions
- art critic, essayist, translator, literary historian, writer, sociologist, literary critic, philosopher, librettist
- Citizenship
- German Reich, Kingdom of Prussia
More about Walter Benjamin
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
- Pseudonyms
- Detlev Holz, Benedix Schönflies
All birth date sources
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- Benjamin, Walter
- The Fine Art Archive
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- SNAC
- Enciclopédia Itaú Cultural
- Find a Grave
- BnF authorities
- Munzinger Personen
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Frankfurter Personenlexikon
- RKDartists
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- filmportal.de
- Internet Philosophy Ontology project
- Integrated Authority File
- Artists of the World Online
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Walter Benjamin when they died?
Walter Benjamin died aged 48.
When is Walter Benjamin’s birthday?
Walter Benjamin’s recorded birthday is July 15.
Where was Walter Benjamin born?
Walter Benjamin was born in Berlin, Germany.
When did Walter Benjamin die?
Walter Benjamin died on September 26, 1940.