Lillegraven, Ruth
1978 -

Norwegian poet, novelist and author of books for children, Ruth Lillegraven was born in Granvin in Hardanger, and grew up...

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Vidal, Gore
1925 - 2012

The American novelist and essayist Gore Vidal was born at West Point, New York. He was originally christened Eugene Vidal,...

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Schirach, Ferdinand von
1964 -

Ferdinand von Schirach is a German lawyer and author born in Munich to a wealthy Protestant family. He grew up in Munich...

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Hammett, Dashiell
1894 - 1961

American detective writer, born in St. Mary's County in Maryland. He grew up in Baltimore where his family moved when he...

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