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Truman Capote was an American writer. Born on 30 September 1924 in New Orleans, Capote died on 25 August 1984 in Los Angeles at the age of 59.
Notable works include In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Capote studied at Greenwich High School and Dwight School. Honours include O. Henry Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 103 languages, Truman Capote is No. 841 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 30 September 1924, New Orleans
- Died
- 25 August 1984, Los Angeles (aged 59)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Screenwriter, novelist, writer
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Greenwich High School, Dwight School
- Genres
- Southern Gothic
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 103
Did you know
59
Lived to 59.
30 Sep
Shares a birthday with Rumi and Monica Bellucci.
105
One of 105 people in the Index born in New Orleans, with Louis Armstrong.
103
Has a Wikipedia article in 103 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- O. Henry Award1948
Notable works
- In Cold Blood
- Breakfast at Tiffany's
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