James Baldwin

(1924-1987)

American writer

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James Arthur Baldwin (né Jones; August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) was an American writer and civil rights activist who garnered acclaim for his essays, novels, plays, and poems. His 1953 novel Go Tell It on the Mountain has been ranked by Time magazine as one of the top 100 English-language novels. His 1955 essay collection Notes of a Native Son helped establish his reputation as a voice for human equality. Baldwin was an influential public figure and orator, especially during the civil rights movement in the United States.

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Born	James Arthur Baldwin 2 August 1924 New York City, New York USA
Died	30 November 1987 (aged 63) Saint-Paul de Vence, France
Zodiac	Leo
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