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Also Known As	Francis McCourt
Born	August 19, 1930 • New York City • New York
Died	July 19, 2009 (aged 78) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors	Pulitzer Prize (1996)
Notable Works	“Angela’s Ashes” • “Teacher Man” • “Tis”

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