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Cornelia Funke Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 21, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Cornelia Funke Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Cornelia Funke Facts

Full NameCornelia Funke
BirthdateDecember 10, 1958
Birth PlaceDorsten, Germany
Age (in 2024)66 Years Old
ZodiacSagittarius
OccupationNovelist

Cornelia Funke Age & Birthday

Cornelia Funke is best known as Novelist who has born on December 10, 1958 in Dorsten, Germany. Currently, Cornelia Funke is 66 years, 0 months and 11 days old. Cornelia Funke will celebrate 67th birthday on Wednesday, 10th of December 2025. Below the countdown to Cornelia Funke upcoming birthday.

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Cornelia Funke Biography

About

Creator of the popular Inkheart trilogy and recipient of numerous literary awards in the U.S., Japan, and her native Germany. In addition to the Inkheart books, she wrote the Ghosthunters, MirrorWorld, and Wild Chicks fantasy/adventure series.

Before Fame

She studied at the University of Hamburg and subsequently became employed as a social worker. She published her first novel, Die Wilden Hühner, in 1993.

Trivia

In addition to Inkheart and other adventure series, she also wrote several stand-alone books, including The Thief Lord, Dragonrider, and When Santa Fell to Earth.

Family Life

She was born in Dorsten, Germany to Helmi and Karl-Heinz Funke. She had two children-- Anna and Ben-- with her husband, Rolf Frahm.

Associated With

Her Inkheart books were adapted into a 2008 movie by the same name, which starred Rafi Gavron.

Top Asked Questions about Cornelia Funke

How old is Cornelia Funke in 2024?

Cornelia Funke is 66 years old today.

When was Cornelia Funke born?

Cornelia Funke was born on December 10, 1958 in Dorsten, Germany.

What is Cornelia Funke zodiac sign?

Cornelia Funke zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What was Cornelia Funke best known for?

Cornelia Funke was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Cornelia Funke's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Cornelia Funke's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • Cornelia Funke was born on Wednesday, 344th day / 50th week of 1958
  • Cornelia Funke has Sagittarius zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Cornelia Funke birthday is X.XII.MCMLVIII
  • Cornelia Funke's birthstone is Turquoise
  • Cornelia Funke's birth flower is Narcissus that symbolize sweetness, self-esteem & vanity
  • Cornelia Funke age in year is 66 years old
  • Cornelia Funke age in month is 792 months old
  • Cornelia Funke age in day is 24118 days old
  • Cornelia Funke age in hour is 578832 hours old
  • Cornelia Funke age in minute is 34729920 minutes old
  • Cornelia Funke age in second is 2083795200 seconds old
  • Next Cornelia Funke birthday is on Wednesday, December 10th 2025
  • Cornelia Funke age in next birthday (2025) is 67 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about December 10, 1958 birthday

Historical Events on Cornelia Funke Birthday (December 10)

Below are historical events that coincided with Cornelia Funke's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1983Democracy is restored in Argentina with the inauguration of President Raúl Alfonsín.
1984United Nations General Assembly recognizes the Convention against Torture.
1989Mongolian Revolution: At the country's first open pro-democracy public demonstration, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj announces the establishment of the Mongolian Democratic Union.
1993The last shift leaves Wearmouth Colliery in Sunderland. The closure of the 156-year-old pit marks the end of the old County Durham coalfield, which had been in operation since the Middle Ages.
1994Rwandan genocide: Maurice Baril, military advisor to the U.N. Secretary-General and head of the Military Division of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, recommends that UNAMIR stand down.
1995The Israeli army withdraws from Nablus pursuant to the terms of Oslo Accord.
1996The new Constitution of South Africa is promulgated by Nelson Mandela.
1999Helen Clark is sworn in as Prime Minister of New Zealand, the second woman to hold the post and the first following an election.
2005Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crashes at Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria, killing 108 people.
2014Palestinian minister Ziad Abu Ein is killed after the suppression of a demonstration by Israeli forces in the village (Turmus'ayya) in Ramallah.
2015Rojava conflict: The Syrian Democratic Council is established in Dêrik, forming the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria.
2016Two explosions outside a football stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, kill 38 people and injure 166 others.
2017ISIL is defeated in Iraq.
2019The Ostrava hospital attack in the Czech Republic results in eight deaths, including the perpetrator.
2021A widespread, deadly, and violent tornado outbreak slams the Central, Midwestern, and Southern regions of the United States. Eighty-nine people are killed by the tornadoes, with most of the fatalities occurring in Kentucky, where a single tornado kills 57 people, and injures hundreds of others.
1986The birth of Kahlil Bell, American football player
1987The birth of Gonzalo Higuaín, French-Argentinian footballer
1988The birth of Wilfried Bony, Ivorian footballer
1988The birth of Neven Subotić, Serbian footballer
1989The birth of Marion Maréchal-Le Pen, French politician
1989The birth of Tom Sexton, Australian-Irish rugby player
1990The birth of Kazenga LuaLua, Congolese-English footballer
1990The birth of Sakiko Matsui, Japanese singer and actress
1990The birth of Shoya Tomizawa, Japanese motorcycle racer (d. 2010)
1994The birth of Richard Kennar, Samoan rugby league player
1994The birth of Matti Klinga, Finnish footballer
1996The birth of Joe Burrow, American football player
1996The birth of Kang Daniel, South Korean singer and entrepreneur
1997The birth of Viktoriia Savtsova, Ukrainian Paralympic swimmer
1998The birth of Lucia Bronzetti, Italian tennis player
2015The death of Denis Héroux, Canadian director and producer (b. 1940)
2015The death of Arnold Peralta, Honduran footballer (b. 1989)
2015The death of Dolph Schayes, American basketball player and coach (b. 1928)
2017The death of Bruce Brown, American filmmaker (b. 1937)
2017The death of Max Clifford, British publicist (b. 1943)
2017The death of Charles M. Green Jr., American Internet personality (b. 1950)
2017The death of Curtis W. Harris, American minister (b. 1924)
2019The death of Philip McKeon, American actor (b. 1964)
2019The death of Gershon Kingsley, American composer and musician (b. 1922)
2019The death of Emily Mason, American painter (b. 1932)
2020The death of Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr., American actor and wrestler (b. 1958)
2020The death of Joseph Safra, Lebanese-Brazilian financier (b.1938)
2020The death of Carol Sutton, American actress (b. 1944)
2020The death of Barbara Windsor, English actress (b. 1937)
2021The death of Michael Nesmith, American musician (The Monkees), songwriter, actor, producer, and novelist (b. 1942)

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