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James Clavell: Quick Facts

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Also Known As James Dumaresq Clavell
Born October 10, 1924 • Sydney • Australia
Died September 6, 1994 (aged 69) • Vevey • Switzerland
Notable Works “King Rat” • “Shōgun” • “The Fly” • “The Great Escape” • “To Sir, with Love”

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