As per our current Database, Washington Irving has been died on Nov 28, 1859 (age 76).
When Washington Irving die, Washington Irving was 76 years old.
| Popular As | Washington Irving |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Age | 76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 3, 1783 (New York City, NY) |
| Birthday | April 3 |
| Town/City | New York City, NY |
| Nationality | NY |
Washington Irving’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Washington Irving was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
American author of the classic romantic short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. His other works include biographies of such historical figures as George Washington, Muhammad, and Oliver Goldsmith.
He was named after President George Washington, and he once met his namesake while the President was visiting New York City. Washington Irving began writing at a young age, and he published several letters in the Morning Chronicle when he was just nineteen years old (using the pseudonym of Jonathan Oldstyle).
He served as the United States Ambassador to Spain during the early-to-mid 1840s.
He was born in New York to Sarah Sanders and william Irving, Sr. He spent his last years in Tarrytown, New York.
He is one of the first American authors to be well received by Europeans, and he inspired other American Writers, such as Edgar Allan Poe.
