Simon Raven: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Simon Arthur Noël Raven
Born	December 28, 1927 • Leicester • England
Died	May 12, 2001 (aged 73) • London • England
Notable Works	“Alms for Oblivion” • “Love in a Cold Climate” • “Point Counter Point”

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