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David Burnham

1907 – 1974

American novelist

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About David Burnham

Lived 1907 – 1974 (aged 66–67). David Burnham was a novelist.

David Burnham (March 2, 1907 – 1974), was an American novelist.

Burnham was born in Chicago, Illinois.

He was the son of Claude George Burnham, an English immigrant who was executive for the Burlington Railroad, and Mary Burnham from Minnesota. Wedding Song (New York: Viking Press, 1934. London: Peter Davies, 1934) Winter in the Sun (New York: C. Scribners, 1937) Last Act in Bermuda (New York: C. Scribners, 1940)

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Who was David Burnham?

American novelist

When was David Burnham born?

David Burnham was born on 2 March 1907.

When did David Burnham die?

David Burnham died in 1974.

What was David Burnham's occupation?

David Burnham was a novelist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Burnham

· Wikidata: Q114433680

· DBpedia: David Burnham (novelist)

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