About John O'Kane Murray
Lived 1847 – 1885 (aged 37). John O'Kane Murray was an American writer.
John O'Kane Murray (12 December 1847 – 30 July 1885) was a physician and author. He was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1847. He came with his family to the United States in 1856. He attended St. John's College (now Fordham University), and became a physician. Murray wrote books on church history, hagiography, Irish poetry, English literature, and history. He died in Chicago in 1885.
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Who was John O'Kane Murray?
Irish writer and physician
When was John O'Kane Murray born?
John O'Kane Murray was born on 12 December 1847.
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John O'Kane Murray died on 30 July 1885.
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John O'Kane Murray was a writer.
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John O'Kane Murray was American.
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