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Theodore Dreiser Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 4, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Theodore Dreiser Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Theodore Dreiser Facts

Full NameTheodore Dreiser
BirthdateAugust 27, 1871
Birth PlaceTerre Haute, IN
Age (in 2024)153 Years Old
ZodiacVirgo
OccupationNovelist

Theodore Dreiser Age & Birthday

Theodore Dreiser is best known as Novelist who has born on August 27, 1871 in Terre Haute, IN. Currently, Theodore Dreiser is 153 years, 2 months and 8 days old. Theodore Dreiser will celebrate 154th birthday on Wednesday, 27th of August 2025. Below the countdown to Theodore Dreiser upcoming birthday.

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Theodore Dreiser Biography

About

An American fiction author and journalist who belonged to the naturalist school, he is best known for works such as An American Tragedy (1925) and Sister Carrie (1900). A political activist and prominent socialist, he also wrote several politically-themed non-fiction works, including Dreiser Looks at Russia (1928) and America Is Worth Saving (1941).

Before Fame

After dropping out of Indiana University, he began writing for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and the Chicago Globe. He published his debut novel, Sister Carrie, in 1900.

Trivia

His works include Dawn (1931), a semi- autobiographical portrait of a family struggling to get by, and Jennie Gerhardt (1911), a novel that examines the generational disconnect between American-born children and their German immigrant parents.

Family Life

He was one of ten children born to an impoverished family in Terre Haute, Indiana. In 1898, he married Sara White.

Associated With

He contributed short stories to Maxwell Bodenheim's The Chicago Literary Times and other prominent publications.

Top Asked Questions about Theodore Dreiser

How old is Theodore Dreiser in 2024?

Theodore Dreiser is 153 years old today.

When was Theodore Dreiser born?

Theodore Dreiser was born on August 27, 1871 in Terre Haute, IN.

What is Theodore Dreiser zodiac sign?

Theodore Dreiser zodiac sign is Virgo.

What was Theodore Dreiser best known for?

Theodore Dreiser was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Theodore Dreiser's Birthday

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

  • Theodore Dreiser was born on Sunday, 239th day / 34th week of 1871
  • Theodore Dreiser has Virgo zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Theodore Dreiser birthday is XXVII.VIII.MDCCCLXXI
  • Theodore Dreiser's birthstone is Peridot
  • Theodore Dreiser's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
  • Theodore Dreiser age in year is 153 years old
  • Theodore Dreiser age in month is 1838 months old
  • Theodore Dreiser age in day is 55952 days old
  • Theodore Dreiser age in hour is 1342848 hours old
  • Theodore Dreiser age in minute is 80570880 minutes old
  • Theodore Dreiser age in second is 4834252800 seconds old
  • Next Theodore Dreiser birthday is on Wednesday, August 27th 2025
  • Theodore Dreiser age in next birthday (2025) is 154 years old

Historical Events on Theodore Dreiser Birthday (August 27)

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

YearEvent
1964South Vietnamese junta leader Nguyễn Khánh enters into a triumvirate power-sharing arrangement with rival generals Trần Thiện Khiêm and Dương Văn Minh, who had both been involved in plots to unseat Khánh.
1971An attempted coup d'état fails in the African nation of Chad. The Government of Chad accuses Egypt of playing a role in the attempt and breaks off diplomatic relations.
1975The Governor of Portuguese Timor abandons its capital, Dili, and flees to Atauro Island, leaving control to a rebel group.
1979The Troubles: Eighteen British soldiers are killed in an ambush by the Provisional Irish Republican Army near Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland, in the deadliest attack on British forces during Operation Banner. An IRA bomb also kills British royal family member Lord Mountbatten and three others on his boat at Mullaghmore, Republic of Ireland.
19801980 South Korean presidential election: After successfully staging the Coup d'état of May Seventeenth, General Chun Doo-hwan, running unopposed, has the National Conference for Unification elect him President of the Fourth Republic of Korea.
1980A massive bomb planted by extortionist John Birges explodes at Harvey's Resort Hotel in Stateline, Nevada, after a failed disarming attempt by the FBI. Although the hotel is damaged, no one is injured.
1982Turkish military diplomat Colonel Atilla Altıkat is shot and killed in Ottawa. Justice Commandos of the Armenian Genocide claim to be avenging the massacre of 1.mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}1⁄2 million Armenians in the 1915 Armenian genocide.
1985Major General Muhammadu Buhari, Chairman of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria, is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Major General Ibrahim Babangida.
1991The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
1991Moldova declares independence from the USSR.
2003Mars makes its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years, passing 34,646,418 miles (55,758,005 km) distant.
2003The first six-party talks, involving South and North Korea, the United States, China, Japan and Russia, convene to find a peaceful resolution to the security concerns of the North Korean nuclear weapons program.
2006Comair Flight 5191 crashes on takeoff from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, bound for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. Of the passengers and crew, 49 of 50 are confirmed dead in the hours following the crash.
2009Internal conflict in Myanmar: The Burmese military junta and ethnic armies begin three days of violent clashes in the Kokang Special Region.
2011Hurricane Irene strikes the United States east coast, killing 47 and causing an estimated $15.6 billion in damage.
1987The birth of Joel Grant, English-Jamaican footballer
1987The birth of Darren McFadden, American football player
1989The birth of Romain Amalfitano, French footballer
1989The birth of Juliana Cannarozzo, American figure skater and actress
1990The birth of Tori Bowie, American athlete
1990The birth of Luuk de Jong, Dutch footballer
1991The birth of Lee Sung-yeol, South Korean actor and singer
1992The birth of Blake Jenner, American actor and singer
1992The birth of Stephen Morris, American football player
1992The birth of Kim Petras, German singer-songwriter
1992The birth of Ayame Goriki, Japanese actress and singer
1993The birth of Sarah Hecken, German figure skater
1993The birth of Olivier Le Gac, French cyclist
1995The birth of Sergey Sirotkin, Russian race car driver
1998The birth of Kevin Huerter, American basketball player
2010The death of Luna Vachon, Canadian-American wrestler and manager (b. 1962)
2012The death of Neville Alexander, South African linguist and activist (b. 1936)
2012The death of Malcolm Browne, American journalist and photographer (b. 1931)
2012The death of Art Heyman, American basketball player (b. 1941)
2012The death of Ivica Horvat, Croatian footballer and manager (b. 1926)
2012The death of Richard Kingsland, Australian captain and pilot (b. 1916)
2013The death of Chen Liting, Chinese director and playwright (b. 1910)
2013The death of Bill Peach, Australian journalist (b. 1935)
2013The death of Dave Thomas, Welsh golfer and architect (b. 1934)
2014The death of Jacques Friedel, French physicist and academic (b. 1921)
2014The death of Valeri Petrov, Bulgarian poet, playwright, and screenwriter (b. 1920)
2014The death of Benno Pludra, German author (b. 1925)
2015The death of Kazi Zafar Ahmed, Bangladeshi politician, 8th Prime Minister of Bangladesh (b. 1939)
2015The death of Pascal Chaumeil, French director and screenwriter (b. 1961)
2015The death of Darryl Dawkins, American basketball player and coach (b. 1957)

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