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John F. Hayes

1904 – 1980

Canadian writer

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About John F. Hayes

Lived 1904 – 1980 (aged 76). John F. Hayes was a Canadian writer, historian and children's writer.

John Francis Hayes (August 5, 1904 – November 1980) was a Canadian writer. He is known best for ten children's historical novels. Among them, A Land Divided and Rebels Ride at Night won the Governor General's Award for Juvenile Fiction as the year's best Canadian works of 1951 and 1953.

In 1954 he was elected secretary of the Canadian Authors' Association.

Published books

Novels

All ten novels are historical fiction originally published by Copp Clark Publishing Company. The first nine were illustrated by Fred J. Finley, the last by J. Merle Smith. Buckskin Colonist: A Story of the Selkirk Settlers (1947) Treason at York (1949) A Land Divided (1951) – Governor General's Award for Juvenile Fiction

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Important facts

Born
5 August 1904
Birth century
20th century
Died
1 November 1980
Occupation
Writer, historian, children's writer
Nationality
Canada
Also known as
John Francis Hayes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John F. Hayes?

Canadian writer (1904-1980)

When was John F. Hayes born?

John F. Hayes was born on 5 August 1904.

When did John F. Hayes die?

John F. Hayes died on 1 November 1980.

What was John F. Hayes's occupation?

John F. Hayes was a writer, historian and children's writer.

What nationality was John F. Hayes?

John F. Hayes was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John F. Hayes

· Wikidata: Q6232303

· DBpedia: John F. Hayes (writer)

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