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Born	January 14, 1886 • Maidenhead • England
Died	September 26, 1947 (aged 61) • Santa Monica • California
Awards And Honors	Newbery Medal (1923)
Notable Works	“The Story of Dr. Dolittle” • “The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle”

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