Margaret Laurence date of birth:
July 18, 1926
How old was Margaret Laurence when died?
60
Where was Margaret Laurence born?
Neepawa, Manitoba
When did Margaret Laurence die?
January 5, 1987
Why did Margaret Laurence die?
Suicide
What is Margaret Laurence's occupation?
novelist, essayist, academic, Chancellor
What genre is Margaret Laurence's work?
Canadian Literature, Canadian Literature, Canadian Literature, Children's literature, Children's literature, Children's literature
Short Biography
Jean Margaret Laurence, CC (née Wemyss) (18 July 1926 – 5 January 1987) was a Canadian novelist and short story writer, and is one of the major figures in Canadian literature. She was also a founder of the Writers' Trust of Canada, a non-profit literary organization that seeks to encourage Canada's writing community.