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Washington Irving

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Birth- Apr 3, 1783
Manhattan, New York City

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Other Facts

Mother
Sarah
Father
William Irving, Sr.

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Short Stories
Rip Van Winkle, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,
Little known: Trivia
Irving made popular the reference to New York City as Gotham later used in the Batman comics.
Misc.: Social Life
Washington Irving enjoyed a very active social life in Paris, France.
Gender
Male

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