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Born July 8, 1790 • Guilford • Connecticut
Died November 19, 1867 (aged 77) • Guilford • Connecticut • (Anniversary in 6 days)
Notable Works “Croaker Papers”
Movement / Style Knickerbocker school

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William Faulkner
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