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Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Nathaniel Hawthorne

Politician · born July 4, 1804 · died 1864

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Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion.

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  1. ~46Notable work: The Scarlet Letter1850
  2. ~49Became ambassador1853

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1921–2004 · United States

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