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Lord Dunsany
Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist (1878–1957)
"Edward Plunkett" redirects here. For other people named Edward Plunkett, see Edward Plunkett (disambiguation). For the peerage title, see Baron of Dunsany.
The Right Honourable The Lord Dunsany FRSL FRGS | |
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Dunsany in 1919, by Morrall-Hoole Studios | |
| Born | Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett (1878-07-24)24 July 1878 London, England |
| Died | 25 October 1957(1957-10-25) (aged 79) Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Writer (short story writer, playwright, novelist, poet) |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Irish, British |
| Period | 1890s to 1957 |
| Genre | High fantasy, crime, horror, science fiction, weird fiction |
| Notable works | The King of Elfland's Daughter, The Gods of Pegāna |
| Notable awards | Harmsworth Award |
| Spouse | Lady Beatrice Child Villiers (m. 1904) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents | John Plunkett, 17th Baron Dunsany (father) |
| Relatives | Reginald D
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