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Lafcadio Hearn
Greek-irish writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of japan to the west (1850–1904).
Born June 27th, 1850 in Lefkada.
Died September 26th, 1904 at 54 years old in Ōkubo (myocardial infarction, angina pectoris).
Occupations
university teacher, writer
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