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Arnold Bennett

Prolific English novelist known for his stories of the Potteries

Did you know?The famous Omelette Arnold Bennett, made with smoked haddock, was created specifically for him at the Savoy Hotel in London.

Enoch Arnold Bennett (27 May 1867 – 27 March 1931) was an English author, best known as a novelist, who wrote prolifically.

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Age at death: 63
Years since death: 95

Born: May 27, 1867 · Hanley, United Kingdom
Died: March 27, 1931
Cause of death: Typhoid fever
Nationality: British
Known for: Literature, Film, Media

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