1898–1972
M. C. Escher
Dutch graphic artist
73years old at death
26,946days lived
58%of the people on this site died younger
M. C. Escher was born on 17 June 1898 and died on 27 March 1972, aged 73 years and 284 days. That is 26,946 days in all.
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