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Maurice Collis

Maurice Collis was an Irish and British literary critic, biographer, painter, colonial administrator, historian and travel writer (1889–1973). He was born at Dublin and died at London.

Also recorded as Maurice Stewart Collis.

Maurice Collis in brief

Born
1889
Died
1973
Known for
literary critic, biographer, painter, colonial administrator, historian, travel writer and art critic
Place of birth
Dublin
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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Maurice Stewart Collis. His recorded language was English.

He was the child of William Stewart Collis. He married Eleanor Louise Bourke.

Identity

Maurice Collis is recorded as literary critic, biographer, painter, colonial administrator and historian. Maurice Collis is recorded with the citizenship of Ireland and United Kingdom.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Maurice Collis may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Maurice Collis is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q3300592.

Chronology

  1. 1889Maurice Collis born at Dublin.
  2. 1889Maurice Collis was born in 1889 at Dublin.
  3. 1973Maurice Collis died at London.
  4. 1973Maurice Collis died in 1973 at London.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Maurice Collis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3300592: Maurice Collis

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