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Gordon Burn
Born16 January 1948 (1948-01-16)
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Died17 July 2009 (2009-07-18) (aged 61)
England
Occupation(s)Journalist, novelist

Gordon Burn (16 January 1948 – 17 July 2009)[1] was an English writer born in Newcastle upon Tyne and the author of four novels and several works of non-fiction.

  1. ^ Lea, Richard (20 July 2009). "Groundbreaking author Gordon Burn dies aged 61". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 3 May 2010.

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