Julia Frankau

Julia Frankau

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Julia Frankau, née Julia Davis (30 July 1859 - 17 March 1916) was a successful novelist who wrote under the name Frank Danby. Her first novel was published in 1887: Dr. Phillips: A Maida Vale Idyll. Its portrayal of London Jews and Jewish life, and its discussion of euthanasia by a doctor were controversial. This was followed by more Frank Danby novels and by books on other subjects, including engraving, which were sometimes written under her own name. Frankau continued to write until the time of her death.

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Julia Frankau was born on Thursday, 30 July 1863 in Dublin, Ireland. Her full name at birth was Julia Davis. She was best known as a novelist. Frankau's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. She died on Friday, 17 March 1916 in London, England at the age of 52. Her religion is listed as Jewish. She had dark brown hair (color). Her zodiac star sign was Leo.

You can find people similar to Julia Frankau by visiting our lists Pseudonymous women writers and Jews and Judaism in London.

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Julia Frankau is known for her role in the film The Heart of a Child (1920) as (novel).

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