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Thomas Merton
Priest and author (1915–1968).
Born January 31st, 1915 in Prades.
Died December 10th, 1968 at 53 years old in Bangkok (electrocution).
Occupations
Catholic priest, autobiographer, essayist, journalist, peace activist, poet, theologian, writer
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The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated. Mark Twain