| First Name | Zora |
| Middle Name | Neale |
| Last Name | Hurston |
| Full Name at Birth | Zora Neale Hurston |
| Age | 69 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | January 7, 1891 |
| Birthplace | Notasulga, AL |
| Date of Death | January 28, 1960 |
| Location of Death | Fort Pierce, FL |
| Cause of Death | she died of a stroke and was buried in an unmarked grave |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Morgan AcademyHoward University Prep School |
| University | Howard University, Washington, DCBarnard CollegeColumbia University |
| Occupation Category | Writer |
| Claim to Fame | American folklorist and author during the time of the Harlem Renaissance, best known for the 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. |
| Favorite Foods | Fish |
| Favorite Colors | Black, Green, Brown |
Zora Neale Hurston (January 7, 1891 – January 28, 1960) was an American folklorist, anthropologist, and author during the time of the Harlem Renaissance. Of Hurston's four novels and more than 50 published short stories, plays, and essays, she is best known for her 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.
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