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Frank McCourt
Irish-American writer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Frank McCourt, see Frank McCourt (disambiguation).
Francis McCourt (August 19, 1930 – July 19, 2009) was an Irish-American teacher and writer. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his book Angela's Ashes, a tragicomic memoir of the misery and squalor of his childhood.[1]
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Born | Francis McCourt (1930-08-19)August 19, 1930 New York City, U.S. |
Died | July 19, 2009(2009-07-19) (aged 78) New York City, U.S. |
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Notable work | Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 'Tis Teacher Man |
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Parent(s) | Malachy Gerald McCourt, Sr Angela Sheehan |
Relatives | Brothers Malachy McCourt Michael McCourt Alphie McCourt |
Awards | Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography in 1997 |
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