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Also Known As Francis McCourt
Born August 19, 1930 • New York City • New York
Died July 19, 2009 (aged 78) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Pulitzer Prize (1996)
Notable Works “Angela’s Ashes” • “Teacher Man” • “Tis”
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