Josh Billings

Josh Billings (1818–1885) was an American writer and humorist.

Also recorded as Henry Wheeler Shaw.

Josh Billings in brief

Born
1818
Died
1885
Known for
writer and humorist
Place of birth
Lanesborough
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Henry Wheeler Shaw.

Also worked under the name Josh Billings.

Born at Lanesborough in 1818, died at Monterey in 1885.

In detail

Josh Billings studied at Hamilton College. the recorded working language is English.

Sources

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    “Josh Billings”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q955265: Josh Billings

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