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David Bolt

1927 – 2012

English novelist and literary agent

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Lived 1927 – 2012 (aged 84–85). David Bolt was a novelist.

David Michael Langstone Bolt (Harrow, 30 November 192716 November 2012) was an English novelist and literary agent. He was educated at Dulwich College, served with 10th Gurkha Rifles and as superintendent in the Malayan Police, 1948–50.

Works The Albatross, 1954 A Cry Ascending 1955 Adam 1960 The Man who Did 1963 Samson 1979 Gurkhas, non fiction 1967 The Moon Princess, for children 1970 An Authors' Handbook, non-fiction Of Heaven & Hope, religious 1965

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2012
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David Michael Langstone Bolt

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Bolt?

English novelist and literary agent

When was David Bolt born?

David Bolt was born on 30 November 1927.

When did David Bolt die?

David Bolt died in 2012.

What was David Bolt's occupation?

David Bolt was a novelist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Bolt

· Wikidata: Q39039651

· DBpedia: David Bolt (novelist)

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