Olaf Stapledon: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	William Olaf Stapledon
Born	May 10, 1886 • near Liverpool • England
Died	September 6, 1950 (aged 64) • Cheshire • England
Notable Works	“Last and First Men” • “Star Maker”

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