Julio Cortázar

Learn the details of who he was Julio Cortázar (1914-1984) and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.

Who was Julio Cortázar?

Julio Florencio Cortázar better known as Julio Cortázar was born on August 26, 1914 in Brussels, Belgium.

His unfortunate death was the February 12, 1984 (41 years ago) in Paris, France by Leukemia at 69 years of age.

An Argentine writer considered one of the most innovative and original authors of his time, his work combines elements of reality with the fantastic and the surreal.

Birth

  • Full name: Julio Florencio Cortázar
  • Sobriquet: Julio Cortázar
  • Date:
  • Place: Brussels, Belgium
  • Zodiac sign: Virgo
  • Gender: Male

Death

  • Date:
  • Place: Paris, France
  • Age: 69 years old
  • Time since death: 41 years old
  • Cause: Leukemia