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Also Known As Henry Louis Mencken
Born September 12, 1880 • Baltimore • Maryland
Died January 29, 1956 (aged 75) • Baltimore • Maryland
Founder George Jean Nathan • “American Mercury”
Notable Works “Prejudices” • “The American Language”

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