1908 – 1988

Louis L'Amour

American novelist and short story writer (1908–1988)

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Born

1908-03-22, Jamestown

Died

1988-06-10

Birthplace state

North Dakota

Biography

Louis Dearborn L'Amour was an American novelist and short story writer. His books consisted primarily of Western novels, though he called his work "frontier stories". His most widely known Western fiction works include Last of the Breed, Hondo, Shalako, and the Sackett series. L'Amour also wrote historical fiction, science fiction, non-fiction (Frontier), and poetry and short-story collections. Many of his stories were made into films. His books remain popular and most have gone through multiple printings. At the time of his death, almost all of his 105 existing works were still in print, and he was "one of the world's most popular writers".

Occupation

Louis L'Amour is recorded as a television writer, a science fiction writer, a film screenwriter, a novelist, a writer and a screenwriter, born in North Dakota (1908–1988).

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Louis L'Amour was born in Jamestown, North Dakota in 1908. Explore other notable figures from North Dakota, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Louis L'Amour

Who was Louis L'Amour?

Louis L'Amour was American novelist and short story writer (1908–1988), born in North Dakota (1908 – 1988).

When and where was Louis L'Amour born?

Louis L'Amour was born on 1908-03-22 in Jamestown.

When did Louis L'Amour die?

Louis died on 1988-06-10.

What was Louis L'Amour known for?

Louis L'Amour is recorded as a television writer, a science fiction writer, a film screenwriter, a novelist, a writer and a screenwriter.

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