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Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (1825–1911) was an American novelist, poet and journalist.

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Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

Full name
Frances Ellen Watkins.
Born
1825. · Baltimore.
Died
1911. · Philadelphia.
Nationality
["United States"].
Occupation
["novelist", "poet", "journalist", "writer", "lecturer" and "suffragist"].
Known for
["Iola Leroy"].
Honours
["Maryland Women's Hall of Fame"].
Languages
["English"].

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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