Obituary of Rudyard Kipling

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Rudyard Kipling

Joseph Rudyard Kipling (born December 30, 1865 in Mumbai, India) was a novelist, writer, and poet who was best known for writing “the Jungle Book” duology, “Kim,” the “Just So Stories” and many short stories including "The Man Who Would Be King.” Rudyard died on January 18, 1936 and his death was because of a perforated duodenal stomach ulcer. He died at age 70.

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Rudyard Kipling Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kipling, Rudyard
    • Common Name: Rudyard Kipling
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Mumbai, India
    • Birth Date: December 30, 1865
    • Age: 70 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $85 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    Rudyard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Joseph Rudyard Kipling
    • Father: John Lockwood Kipling (1837-1911)
    • Mother: Alice Kipling (1837-1910)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Caroline Starr Balestier Kipling (married 1892-1936, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • John Kipling (1897-1915)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Elsie Bambridge (1896-1976)
      • Josephine Kipling (1892-1899)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 18 1936 at age 70
  • Place: London, United Kingdom
  • Cause of Death: Stomach ulcer (perforated duodenal)
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes interred at Poets' Corner of the South Transept of Westminster Abbey

Category Tags:

NovelistWriter Poet British Born on December 30th Born in 1865 Died in 1936 Died at age 70 Died from Stomach ulcer

Rudyard's Notable Roles:

  • The Jungle Book
  • Kim
  • Just So Stories
  • The Man Who Would Be King

Quotable Quotes:

"We cannot accurately date Rudyard Kipling's life, but we can say that he lived a full and fulfilling life. He was a born writer, and his books and poems continue to be influential to people all around the world. He passed away in 1893, but his legacy will continue to be felt for many years to come. (V)"

"Rudyard Kipling's life was filled with literary brilliance and impactful contributions that continue to inspire generations after his passing. (V)"

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