David D. Salinger
American author (1919–2010)
1919 — 2010
Quick Facts
Profession
American author (1919–2010)
Born
January 1, 1919
Died
2010 (age ~91)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, novelist
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in Cornish
1919
Born in New York City (1919-01-01)
2010
Died in Cornish
About
Jerome David Salinger was an American author best known for his 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye. Salinger published several short stories in Story magazine in 1940, before serving in World War II. In 1948, his critically acclaimed story "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" appeared in The New Yorker, which published much of his later work.
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Who is David D. Salinger?+
Jerome David Salinger was an American author best known for his 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye. Salinger published several short stories in Story magazine in 1940, before serving in World War II. In 1948, his critically acclaimed story "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" appeared in The New Yorker, wh
What does the name David mean?+
The name David means "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is of English origin.
When was David D. Salinger born?+
David D. Salinger was born on January 1, 1919.
When did David D. Salinger die?+
David D. Salinger died in 2010, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Δαβίδ)
The name David is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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David — January 1, 1919
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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