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Also Known As Marcus Andrew Hislop Clarke
Born April 24, 1846 • London • England • (Birthday in 4 days)
Died August 2, 1881 (aged 35) • Melbourne • Australia
Notable Works “His Natural Life”
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Thomas Keneally
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