W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham

English playwright and author (1874–1965)
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William Somerset Maugham CH ( MAWM; 25 January 1874 – 16 December 1965) was an English playwright, novelist, and short-story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest-paid author during the 1930s.

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W. Somerset Maugham was born on Sunday, 25 January 1874 in Paris, France. His full name at birth was William Somerset Maugham. He was best known as a writer. Maugham's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. He died on Wednesday, 15 December 1965 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. at the age of 91. His religion is listed as Agnostic. His zodiac star sign was Aquarius.

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William Somerset Maugham
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Of Human Bondage; The Moon and Sixpence; Cakes and Ale; The Razor's Edge
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Date of birth
25 January 1874
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Paris, France
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Date of death
15 December 1965
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91 (age at death)
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Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France.
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Cause of death
Pneumonia
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Playwright/Novelist/Short Story Writer
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