Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Languages
English
Spouse
Caroline Starr Balestier (1892)
Children
3 children: Elsie Bambridge, John Kipling, Josephine Kipling
Parents
John Lockwood Kipling, Alice MacDonald Kipling
Education
United Services College
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier B -- 90,520 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 105 years (1913-2018)
Zodiac
Year of the Ox, sign of Capricorn
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Filmography (4)
AWARDS (5)
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Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
WON
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Lektorix
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Nobel Prize in Literature
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doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
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Biography
Joseph Rudyard Kipling was an English journalist, novelist, poet and short-story writer. He was born in British India, which inspired much of his work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Rudyard Kipling?
Rudyard Kipling was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
Where was Rudyard Kipling born?
Rudyard Kipling was born in Mumbai.
What movies or shows has Rudyard Kipling been in?
Rudyard Kipling has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018), Mowgli's Brothers (1976), Kim (1950), The Fool (1913).
Where can I find more information about Rudyard Kipling?
You can find more about Rudyard Kipling on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
