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Francis Hackett

Irish writer (1883-1962) · Ireland · On the map · Writers · Died at 79

Francis Hackett was an Irish novelist and literary critic. He is most famous for writing a detailed book about Henry VIII but was also a noted critic and published several other books most of which were either non-fiction or biographies.

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Guggenheim Fellowship1953

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Ireland
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1883 to 1962 · aged 79