Person in history
Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah, British writer and dub poet (born1958)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2023 · December 7
Their story
Who they were
Benjamin Zephaniah, British writer and dub poet (born1958)
Why this date
Benjamin Zephaniah appears on our December 7 calendar for 2023 as a death entry.
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Questions about Benjamin Zephaniah
When did Benjamin Zephaniah die?
December 7 2023.
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