Obituary of W. H. Auden

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W. H. Auden

Wystan Hugh Auden (born February 21, 1907 in York, United Kingdom) was a poet who was best known for his extraordinary intellect and wit including his 1947 poem, “The Age of Anxiety: A Baroque Eclogue.” W. H. died on September 29, 1973 and his death was because of heart failure. He died quite soon at age 66.

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W. H. Auden Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Auden, W. H.
    • Common Name: W. H. Auden
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: York, England
    • Birth Date: February 21, 1907
    • Age: 66 (at death)
    • Occupation: Poet
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Lime (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    W. H.'s Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Wystan Hugh Auden
    • Father: George Augustus Auden (1872-1957)
    • Mother: Constance Rosalie Bicknell Auden (1869-1941)
    • Brother(s):
      • John Bicknell Auden (1903-1991)
      • George Bernard Auden
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Erika Mann (married 1935-1969, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 29 1973 at age 66
  • Place: Vienna, Austria
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure
  • Interment: Buried on October 4, 1973 at Kirchstetten Cemetery in Austria

Category Tags:

PoetBritish Born on February 21st Born in 1907 Died in 1973 Died at age 66 Died from Heart failure

W. H.'s Notable Roles:

  • The Age of Anxiety: A Baroque Eclogue

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