Laurence Sterne was an Irish-born English novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting consumption. (Source.)
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Anglo-Irish novelist and Anglican cleric (1713–1768)
| Born | 24 November 1713 |
| Died | 18 March 1768 |
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Anglo-Irish novelist and Anglican cleric (1713–1768)
| Born | 24 November 1713 |
| Died | 18 March 1768 |
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- OLID: OL53291A
- ISNI: 0000000123208558
- VIAF: 61552699
- Wikidata: Q218960
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