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Harry Houdini

Hungarian-born American illusionist, escapologist, and stunt performer (1874–1926).

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Lived52 years1874–1926

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Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-born American illusionist, escapologist, and stunt performer. Born on 24 March 1874 in Budapest, Houdini died on 31 October 1926 in Detroit at the age of 52.

Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

With a Wikipedia article in 96 languages, Harry Houdini is No. 535 in the People and Position Index.

Born
24 March 1874, Budapest
Died
31 October 1926, Detroit (aged 52)
Country
Austria–Hungary
Known as
Actor, performing artist, aircraft pilot
Field
Cinema
Languages
English
Wikipedia editions
96

Did you know

52

Lived to 52.

24 Mar

Shares a birthday with Dario Fo and Nathalia Dill.

373

One of 373 people in the Index born in Budapest, with John von Neumann.

96

Has a Wikipedia article in 96 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Connections

Harry Houdini
  • FatherRabbi Samuel Mayer Weisz
  • MotherCecilia Steiner
  • SpouseBess Houdini

Honours and works

Awards

  • Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q131545 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)