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J. B. Priestley
English writer (1894–1984).
Born September 13th, 1894 in Bradford. [ref]
Died August 14th, 1984 at 89 years old in Stratford-upon-Avon. [ref]
Occupations
children's writer, journalist, librettist, literary critic, novelist, playwright, poet, science fiction writer, writer
Website
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