P.L. Travers: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Helen Lyndon Goff • Pamela Lyndon Travers
Born	August 9, 1899 • Maryborough • Australia
Died	April 23, 1996 (aged 96) • London • England
Notable Works	“Mary Poppins”

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