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Date of Birth
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29-January-1927
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Place of Birth
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(Indiana County, Pennsylvania)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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edward_abbey
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Profession
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Philosopher, Novelist, Writer, Author, Environmentalist
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Edward Paul Abbey was an American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues, criticism of public land policies, and anarchist political views. His best-known works include the novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, which has been cited as an inspiration by radical environmental groups, and the non-fiction work Desert Solitaire.
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