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Also Known As	Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette
Born	January 28, 1873 • France
Died	August 3, 1954 (aged 81) • Paris • France
Notable Works	“Chéri” • “Claudine at School” • “Claudine in Paris” • “Gigi” • “The Indulgent Husband”

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