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Gene Stratton-Porter

American writer and naturalist (1863–1924)

Gene Stratton-Porter has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists August 17, 1863 in Lagro, United States.

Born

August 17, 1863

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: December 6, 1924

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Birthplace: Lagro, United States, Wabash County
Professions: illustrator, children's writer, writer, ecologist, novelist, architect, photographer, naturalist
Citizenship: United States

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: August 17, 1863 (Find a Grave; Czech National Authority Database; BnF authorities; SNAC; Encyclopædia Britannica Online; Open Library) or in 1868 (Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916).

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in 1868

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Source: Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916

More about Gene Stratton-Porter

Pseudonyms: Gene Stratton-Porter

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Questions people ask

Where was Gene Stratton-Porter born?

Gene Stratton-Porter was born in Lagro, United States; Wabash County.

When did Gene Stratton-Porter die?

Gene Stratton-Porter died on December 6, 1924.