William Gilmore Simms: Quick Facts

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Born	April 17, 1806 • Charleston • South Carolina
Died	June 11, 1870 (aged 64) • Charleston • South Carolina
Notable Works	“The Sunshine Boys”

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Simms, detail of an engraving published by Johnson, Fry and Company, 1861

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