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Herman Melville

A

merican novelist, short story writer and poet.

Timeline

Birth- Aug 1, 1819
New York, New York
Death- Sep 28, 1891-Age: 72 years
New York, New York
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Other Facts

Mother
Maria Gansevoort Melville
Father
Allan Melville
Physical Description: Eye Color
Blue
Physical Description: Height
5 feet 8 inches
Physical Description: Hair Color
Dark Brown
Category
American Author
Occupation
Author
Gender
male

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