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Fergus Allen

1921 – 2017

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About Fergus Allen

Lived 1921 – 2017 (aged 95). Fergus Allen was a British writer.

Fergus Hamilton Allen CB FRSL (3 September 1921 – 22 July 2017) was a civil servant and author.

Allen was educated at Newtown School, Waterford before going up to Trinity College, Dublin (MA, MAI, ScD).

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Important facts

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Education
Trinity College, Dublin
Awards
Companion of the Order of the Bath; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
Also known as
Fergus Hamilton Allen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fergus Allen?

author (1921-2017)

When was Fergus Allen born?

Fergus Allen was born on 3 September 1921 in Dublin.

When did Fergus Allen die?

Fergus Allen died on 22 July 2017.

What was Fergus Allen's occupation?

Fergus Allen was a writer.

What nationality was Fergus Allen?

Fergus Allen was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fergus Allen

· Wikidata: Q5444160

· DBpedia: Fergus Allen

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