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Paul Laurence Dunbar

American poet, novelist, and short story writer (1872–1906).

Born June 27th, 1872 in Dayton.

Died February 9th, 1906 at 33 years old in Dayton (tuberculosis).

Occupations
novelist, playwright, poet, writer

You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. Bob Hope