Obituary of James Joyce

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James Joyce

James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (born February 2, 1882 in Dublin, Ireland) was a novelist and poet who was best known for being one of the most influential and important writers of the 20th century including his 1922 modernist novel, “Ulysses.” James died on January 13, 1941 and his death was because of a perforated duodenal stomach ulcer. He died too soon at age 58.

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James Joyce Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Joyce, James
    • Common Name: James Joyce
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
    • Birth Date: February 02, 1882
    • Age: 58 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Jimmy
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: Irish
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Augustine Aloysius Joyce
    • Father: John Stanislaus Joyce (born July 4, 1849-died December 29, 1931)
    • Mother: Mary Jane Murray (1859-1903)
    • Brother(s):
      • Stanislaus Joyce (1884-1955)
      • Chales Patrick Joyce (1886-?)
      • George Alfred Joyce (1888-1902
    • Sister(s):
      • May Kathleen Joyce (1890-1966)
      • Mabel Joyce (1893-1911)
      • Eva May Joyce (1891-1957)
      • Margaret Alice Joyce (born January 18, 1884-died March 1, 1964)
      • Eileen Joyce (1889-1963)
      • Florence Joyce (1892-1973)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Nora Barnacle (married 1931-1941, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Giorgio Joyce (1905-1976)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Lucia Joyce (born July 26, 1907-died December 12, 1982)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 13 1941 at age 58
  • Place: Zürich, Switzerland
  • Cause of Death: Stomach ulcer (perforated duodenal)
  • Interment: Buried at the Fluntern Cemetery in Zürich, Switzerland

Category Tags:

NovelistPoet Irish Born on February 2nd Born in 1882 Died in 1941 Died at age 58 Died from Stomach ulcer

James's Notable Roles:

  • Ulysses (1922)

Quotable Quotes:

"The legacy of James Joyce's exceptional literature and revolutionary writing style will continue to inspire generations to come, solidifying his place as an iconic figure in the literary world. (V)"

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