How old is Voldemort when he dies?

Answered by Robert Flynn

Voldemort’s age at the time of his death is not explicitly stated in the Harry Potter series. However, based on the information provided in the books, we can make an estimation of his age.

Tom Riddle, who later becomes Lord Voldemort, was born on December 31, 1926. The main events of the Harry Potter series take place in the 1990s, specifically from 1991 to 1998. This means that Voldemort would have been in his 60s during the events of the series.

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Voldemort is finally defeated on May 2, 1998, during the Battle of Hogwarts. Using the birthdate of Tom Riddle, we can calculate that he would have been around 71 years old at the time of his death.

However, it is important to note that Voldemort has created Horcruxes, which are objects containing pieces of his soul. By splitting his soul, he was able to preserve his life even if his physical body was destroyed. This dark magic allowed him to survive beyond a normal lifespan.

Throughout the series, Voldemort’s physical appearance is described as being unnaturally pale, with snake-like features. His body has also undergone various transformations due to his use of dark magic and Horcruxes. These factors may have contributed to his prolonged life and altered his physical age.

While the exact age of Voldemort at the time of his death is not explicitly stated, based on the information provided in the books, he would have been around 71 years old. However, due to his use of dark magic and Horcruxes, his physical age and appearance may have been altered.