Sir Harold Nicolson

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Also Known As	Harold George Nicholson
Born	November 21, 1886 • Tehrān • Iran • (Born on this day)
Died	May 1, 1968 (aged 81) • England
Notable Works	“Diaries and Letters”
Notable Family Members	spouse Vita Sackville-West

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