1898–1970
Erich Maria Remarque
German-born novelist
72years old at death
26,392days lived
55%of the people on this site died younger
Erich Maria Remarque was born on 22 June 1898 and died on 25 September 1970, aged 72 years and 95 days. That is 26,392 days in all.
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