Laurence Sterne Writer

Laurence Sterne (24 November 1713 – 18 March 1768) was an Anglo-Irish novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting consumption.

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Laurence Sterne
Birth dateNovember 24, 1713
Birth place
Clonmel , Ireland , Kingdom of Ireland , County Tipperary
Date of deathMarch 18, 1768
Place of death
London , Kingdom of Great Britain

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