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Also Known As George Oliver Onions
Born 1873 • Bradford • England
Died April 9, 1961 (aged 88) • Aberystwyth • Wales
Notable Works “Poor Man’s Tapestry” • “The Story of Louie” • “The Story of Ragged Robyn”
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