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Walter Besant

English novelist and historian (1836-1901) · Writers · Died at 64

Sir Walter Besant was an English novelist and historian. William Henry Besant was his brother, and another brother, Frank, was the husband of Annie Besant.

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Writers
Type
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Status
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Dates
Lived 1836 to 1901 · aged 64

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