1878–1967
Carl Sandburg
American writer and editor
89years old at death
32,703days lived
90%of the people on this site died younger
Carl Sandburg was born on 6 January 1878 and died on 22 July 1967, aged 89 years and 197 days. That is 32,703 days in all.
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- Alexander ScriabinRussian composer and pianist · 1872–191543 yrs
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