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William McIlvanney
British writer, precursor of tartan noir genre (1936–2015)
William McIlvanney was born on November 25, 1936 in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom and died on December 5, 2015, aged 79.
Born
November 25, 1936
William McIlvanney died aged 79.
Died: December 5, 2015
- Birthplace
- Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
- Professions
- journalist, writer, poet, teacher
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
More about William McIlvanney
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
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Questions people ask
How old was William McIlvanney when they died?
William McIlvanney died aged 79.
When is William McIlvanney’s birthday?
William McIlvanney’s recorded birthday is November 25.
Where was William McIlvanney born?
William McIlvanney was born in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom.
When did William McIlvanney die?
William McIlvanney died on December 5, 2015.