McCall Smith, Alexander
1948 -

The British author Alexander McCall Smith – called Sandy by family and friends – was born in Bulawayo in the then British col...

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Anderson, Lin
1951 -

Lin (Linda) Anderson was born in Greenock, western Scotland. Her parents were of Scottish and Irish descent. Her father was...

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Behan, Brendan
1923 - 1964

The Irish poet, author and playwright Brendan Behan was born in the poor inner city district of Dublin in 1923. His father,...

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Lindgren, Astrid
1907 - 2002

Swedish author, born and raised on the estate of Näs, just outside Vimmerby in Småland. The parents, Samuel August and H...

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