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Joseph Jacobs

Australian folklorist, historian and writer (1854-1916) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 61

Joseph Jacobs was an Australian-born folklorist, literary critic and historian who became a notable collector and publisher of English folklore.

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1854 to 1916 · aged 61

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