Chinua Achebe

About Chinua Achebe

Birth Day: November 16, 1930
Birth Place: Ogidi, Nigeria

Chinua Achebe

Chinua Achebe was born on November 16, 1930 in Ogidi, Nigeria. Nigerian novelist, poet, and professor best known for his iconic novel Things Fall Apart, which became one of the most widely read novels in all of African literature.
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As per our current Database, Chinua Achebe has been died on Mar 21, 2013 (age 82).

🎂 Chinua Achebe - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Chinua Achebe die, Chinua Achebe was 82 years old.

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Occupation Novelist
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born November 16, 1930 (Ogidi, Nigeria)
Birthday November 16
Town/City Ogidi, Nigeria
Nationality Nigeria

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Chinua Achebe’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Chinua Achebe was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

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About

Nigerian Novelist, poet, and professor best known for his iconic novel Things Fall Apart, which became one of the most widely read novels in all of African literature.

Before Fame

He began reading at a young age and his intelligence was noticed in school. He attended the University College, Nigeria's first university.

Trivia

He accepted a position as a professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1972.

Family Life

He married Christie Okoli in 1961, and they had four children together.

Associated With

He was notoriously critical of the racial views of Heart of Darkness author Joseph Conrad.

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