Betty Smith
American playwright and novelist (1896–1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Betty Smith, see Betty Smith (disambiguation).
Betty Smith (born Elisabeth Lillian Wehner; December 15, 1896 – January 17, 1972) was an American playwright and novelist, who wrote the 1943 bestseller A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
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Born | Elisabeth Lillian Wehner (1896-12-15)December 15, 1896 New York City, U.S. |
Died | January 17, 1972(1972-01-17) (aged 75) Shelton, Connecticut, U.S. |
Occupation | Writer |
Education | University of Michigan |
Notable works | A Tree Grows in Brooklyn |
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