Obituary of Kate Chopin
Kate Chopin
Kate Chopin (born February 8, 1850 in St. Louis, Missouri) was an author and novelist who was best known for being a forerunner of American 20th century feminist authors of Catholic background and for her 1899 novel, “The Awakening.” Kate died on August 22, 1904 and her death was because of a cerebral hemorrhage. She died too soon at age 54.
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- Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Chopin, Kate
- Common Name: Kate Chopin
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Birth Date: February 08, 1850
- Age: 54 (at death)
- Occupations:
- Religion: Catholic
- Net Worth: $5 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Lamb Chops
- Favorite Color: White
- Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
- Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor
- Birth Name:
Katherine O’Flaherty - Father: Thomas O’Flaherty (1805-1855)
- Mother: Eliza Faris (1828-1885)
- Spouse/Partner:
- Oscar Chopin (married 1870-1882, his death)
- Son(s):
- Frederick Chopin
- Oscar Charles Chopin (1873-1932)
- Jean Baptiste Chopin (1871-1911)
- Felix Andre Chopin (1878-1955)
- George Francis Chopin (1974-1952)
- Daughter(s):
- Marie Laïza Chopin
- Date: August 22 1904 at age 54
- Place: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Cause of Death: Cerebral hemorrhage
- Interment: Buried at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri
- The Awakening
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AuthorNovelist American Born on February 8th Born in 1850 Born in Missouri Died in 1904 Died at age 54 Died from Cerebral hemorrhage
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"Kate Chopin's life and legacy of feminist literature continues to inspire and empower women worldwide, even years after her passing. (V)"
"Kate Chopin was a prominent American author during the late 19th century known for her feminist and cultural criticism themes, but her career was cut short due to societal backlash and lack of support, ultimately leading to her early retirement and eventual passing. (V)"
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