1914–1998
Octavio Paz
Mexican writer, poet an diplomat
84years old at death
30,700days lived
80%of the people on this site died younger
Octavio Paz was born on 31 March 1914 and died on 19 April 1998, aged 84 years and 19 days. That is 30,700 days in all.
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- Johann Sebastian BachGerman composer · 1685–175065 yrs
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