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Frederick Philip Grove: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Frederick Philip Grove? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Frederick Philip Grove
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Frederick Philip Grove (February 14, 1879 – September 9, 1948) was a German-born Canadian novelist and translator. He was a prolific translator in Germany, working under his original name Felix Paul Greve and posing as a dandy, before he left Berlin to start a new life in North America in late July 1909. Settling in Manitoba, Canada, in 1912, he became a well known Canadian fiction writer exploring Western prairie pioneer life in vibrant multi-cultural communities. A bigamist, Grove constructed his entire life as an intricate web of fact and fiction. He died in 1948 on his estate in Simcoe, Ontario, where he had resided since 1930.

Quick facts about Frederick Philip Grove

  • Full name: Frederick Philip Grove
  • Born: 1879-02-14
  • Nationality: Canada
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q97143

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Who is Frederick Philip Grove?

Frederick Philip Grove (February 14, 1879 – September 9, 1948) was a German-born Canadian novelist and translator. He was a prolific translator in Germany, working under his original name Felix Paul Greve and posing as a dandy, before he left Berlin to start a new life in North America in late July 1909.

What nationality is Frederick Philip Grove?

Frederick Philip Grove is Canada.

When was Frederick Philip Grove born?

Frederick Philip Grove was born on 1879-02-14.

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