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Gilbert Cannan

Gilbert Cannan (1884–1955) was a British writer, novelist and translator.

Also recorded as Gilbert Eric Cannan

"Gilbert Cannan at his Mill" oil painting

Mark Gertler · Public domain

Biography

Gilbert Cannan studied at The Manchester Grammar School and King's College. The recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is novel and translation.

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  • Manchester
Birth
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  • Virginia Water

    Death place

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.

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