Finley Peter Dunne
American humorist (1867–1936) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Finley Peter Dunne (born Peter Dunne; July 10, 1867 – April 24, 1936) was an American humorist, journalist and writer from Chicago. In 1898 Dunne published Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War, a collection of his nationally syndicated Mr. Dooley sketches.[1] Speaking with the thick verbiage and accent of an Irish immigrant from County Roscommon, the fictional Mr. Dooley expounded upon political and social issues of the day from his South Side Chicago Irish pub.[2] Dunne's sly humor and political acumen won the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, a frequent target of Mr. Dooley's barbs.[3] Dunne's sketches became so popular and such a litmus test of public opinion that they were read each week at White House cabinet meetings.[4]
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Born | Peter Dunne (1867-07-10)July 10, 1867 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | April 24, 1936(1936-04-24) (aged 68) New York City, U.S. |
Occupation | Journalist |
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Children | 4, including Philip Dunne |
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