Shmuel Yosef Agnon Death
Shmuel passed away on February 17, 1970 at the age of 81 in Jerusalem, Israel.
Shmuel Yosef Agnon death quick facts:
When did Shmuel Yosef Agnon die?
February 17, 1970How old was Shmuel Yosef Agnon when died?
81Where did Shmuel Yosef Agnon die? What was the location of death?
Jerusalem, Israel
Shmuel Yosef Agnon Birthday and Date of Death
Shmuel Yosef Agnon was born on July 17, 1888 and died on February 17, 1970. Shmuel was 81 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 17, 1888
Date of Death: February 17, 1970
Age at Death: 81
Shmuel Yosef Agnon - Biography
Shmuel Yosef Agnon (Hebrew: שמואל יוסף עגנון) (July 17, 1888 – February 17, 1970) was a Nobel Prize laureate writer and was one of the central figures of modern Hebrew fiction. In Hebrew, he is known by the acronym Shai Agnon (ש"י עגנון). In English, his works are published under the name S. Y. Agnon.