Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany

Irish writer and dramatist (1878-1957).

Born July 24th, 1878 in London. [ref]

Died October 25th, 1957 at 79 years old in Dublin (appendicitis). [ref]

Occupations
chess player, novelist, playwright, poet, politician, science fiction writer, writer
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