novelist, editor, professor (1931-2015) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edgar Lawrence "E. L." Doctorow (January 6, 1931 – July 21, 2015) was an American author. He was best known for his works of historical fiction. He was mostly known for his books The Book of Daniel, Ragtime, and Billy Bathgate.
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| Born | Edgar Lawrence Doctorow January 6, 1931 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 2015 (aged 84) New York, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer, editor, professor |
| Residence | New York City |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Kenyon College, Columbia University |
| Notable works | The Book of Daniel Ragtime World's Fair Billy Bathgate The March Homer & Langley |
| Spouse | Helen Esther Setzer (m. 1953–2015; his death) |
| Children | 3 |
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Doctorow was born in The Bronx, New York City. His mother was Rose Doctorow and his father was David Doctorow, both of Jewish descent.[1] He studied at Kenyon College and at Columbia University. In 1953, he married Helen Esther Setzer. They had three children.
Doctorow taught at several universities. He was professor of English and American letters at New York University.
Doctorow won many writing awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award for Ragtime, National Book Critics Circle Award for Billy Bathgate, National Book Critics Circle Award for The March, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for Fiction.
President Barack Obama called him "one of America's greatest novelists".[2]
Doctorow died of lung cancer on July 21, 2015, aged 84, in Manhattan.[3] His wife Helen and their three children were still alive.
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