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William Heinesen
Faroese Danish-language writer (1900-1991)
William Heinesen was born on January 15, 1900 in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands and died on March 12, 1991, aged 91.
Born
January 15, 1900
William Heinesen died aged 91.
Died: March 12, 1991
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
- Professions
- composer, translator, writer, screenwriter, poet, painter
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
More about William Heinesen
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- The Fine Art Archive
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Kunstindeks Danmark
- Discogs
- Babelio
- BnF authorities
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was William Heinesen when they died?
William Heinesen died aged 91.
When is William Heinesen’s birthday?
William Heinesen’s recorded birthday is January 15.
Where was William Heinesen born?
William Heinesen was born in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.
When did William Heinesen die?
William Heinesen died on March 12, 1991.