Marcel Paul Pagnol

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Born	February 25, 1895 • Aubagne • France
Died	April 18, 1974 (aged 79) • Paris • France
Notable Works	“César” • “Fanny” • “Marius” • “The Merchants of Glory” • “Topaze”

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