Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Birthplace
Pepin County, United States
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Almanzo Wilder (1885-1949)
Children
1 child: Rose Wilder Lane
Parents
Charles Ingalls, Caroline Ingalls
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (אֱלִישֶׁבַע)
Popularity
Tier B -- 97,340 Wikipedia views/month
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Zodiac
Year of the Rabbit, sign of Aquarius
AWARDS (2)
B
Children's Literature Legacy Award
WON
B
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
WON
Biography
Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was an American writer, teacher, and journalist. She is best known as the author of the children's book series Little House on the Prairie, published between 1932 and 1943, which was based on her childhood in a settler and pioneer family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Laura Ingalls Wilder?
Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on and passed away on at the age of 90.
Where was Laura Ingalls Wilder born?
Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in Pepin County.
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You can find more about Laura Ingalls Wilder on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
