Washington Irving died 150 years ago

Washington Irving was born on April 3, 1783 in New York City, New York. He wrote the short story Rip Van Winkle and other works. Mr. Irving died on November 28, 1859 in Sunnyside, New York.

Washington Irving died today – 148 years ago

U.S. writer Washington Irving was born on April 3, 1783 in New York City, New York. He said, “A sharp tongue is the only edge tool that grows keener with constant use." [’Practice makes perfect.’]... Mr. Irving died in 1859 in Sunnyside, New York.