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Sean O’Faolain: Facts & Related Content
Facts
Also Known As | John Francis Whelan |
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Born | February 22, 1900 • Cork • Ireland |
Died | April 20, 1991 (aged 91) • Dublin • Ireland |
Notable Works | “A Nest of Simple Folk” • “Midsummer Night Madness and Other Stories” |
Notable Family Members | daughter Julia O’Faolain |
Subjects Of Study | Ireland • culture |
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