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Robert Ludlum

American novelist (1927-2001) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 73

Robert Ludlum was an American author of 27 thriller novels, best known as the creator of Jason Bourne from the original The Bourne Trilogy series. The number of copies of his books in print is estimated between 300 million and 500 million. They have been published in 33 languages and 40 countries.

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Prix Mystère de la Critique1982

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Ludlum also published books under the pseudonyms Jonathan Ryder and Michael Shepherd.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2001 · aged 73

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