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Also Known As Maria Louise Ramé • Maria Louise de la Ramée
Born January 1, 1839 • Bury Saint Edmunds • England
Died January 25, 1908 (aged 69) • Viareggio • Italy
Notable Works “A Dog of Flanders” • “Held in Bondage”

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