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Born	November 24, 1713 • Clonmel • Ireland • (Birthday tomorrow)
Died	March 18, 1768 (aged 54) • London • England
Notable Works	“A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy” • “The History of a Good Warm Watch-Coat” • “Tristram Shandy”

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