Born
March 26, 1904
White Plains, United States
Died
October 30, 1987
Honolulu, United States
Known for
American mythologist, writer and lecturer
Joseph Campbell (1904–1987) was United States best known for American mythologist, writer and lecturer.
Joseph John Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) was an American mythologist, writer, and lecturer. He was known for his theory of the monomyth, or 'hero's journey,' which posits a universal pattern across world mythologies. His work illuminated the shared human condition through ancient stories.
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Joseph Campbell died on October 30, 1987 in Honolulu, United States, at the age of 83.
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Joseph Campbell was born in White Plains, United States on March 26, 1904.
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Joseph Campbell is best known for American mythologist, writer and lecturer.
How old was Joseph Campbell when they died?
Joseph Campbell was 83 years old at the time of death.
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Joseph Campbell was from United States.
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