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Ellery Queen: Quick Facts

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Born January 11, 1905 • October 20, 1905 • New York City • New York
Died September 3, 1982 (aged 76) • April 3, 1971
Founder Mystery Writers of America
Awards And Honors Edgar Award (1950)
Notable Works “The Roman Hat Mystery”

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