O. Henry Writer

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and clever twist endings.

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O. Henry
Alias (AKA)Porter William Sydney (real name)
PseudonymO. Henry Olivier Henry Oliver Henry
Birth dateSeptember 11, 1862
Birth nameWilliam Sidney Porter
Birth place
North Carolina , Greensboro North Carolina , United States
Date of deathJune 05, 1910
Place of death
New York City , United States , New York

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