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Aphra Behn died on April 16, 1689 at the age of 48.
Aphra Behn was born on December 14, 1640 and died on April 16, 1689. Aphra Behn would have been 48 years old at the time of death or 371 years old today.
Aphra Behn was born on December 14, 1640.