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Also Known As	Thomas Bertram Costain
Born	May 8, 1885 • Brantford • Canada
Died	October 8, 1965 (aged 80) • New York City • New York
Notable Works	“For My Great Folly ” • “The Black Rose ” • “The Silver Chalice ”

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