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James Baldwin

American writer (1924–1987).

Born August 2nd, 1924 in Harlem. [ref]

Died December 1st, 1987 at 63 years old in Saint-Paul-de-Vence (stomach cancer). [ref]

Occupations
civil rights advocate, essayist, novelist, playwright, poet, screenwriter, social critic, university teacher, writer
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