James Baldwin
Deceased Q273210

James Baldwin

American writer (1924–1987)

Born: August 2, 1924 (1924) · Harlem
Died: December 1, 1987 (1987) · Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Age at death: 63 years
Cause of death: stomach cancer
Manner of death: natural causes
Nationality United States, France
Occupation writer, screenwriter, novelist, university teacher, poet, essayist, playwright, civil rights advocate, short story writer, social critic, gay fiction writer
Education The New School, Bowling Green State University, DeWitt Clinton High School
Employer Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire College
Gender male

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