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Peter Abrahams: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Peter Abrahams? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Peter Henry Abrahams Deras (3 March 1919 – 18 January 2017), commonly known as Peter Abrahams, was a South African-born novelist, journalist and political commentator who in 1956 settled in Jamaica, where he lived for the rest of his life. His death at the age of 97 is considered to have been murder.

Quick facts about Peter Abrahams

  • Full name: Peter Abrahams
  • Born: 1919-03-19
  • Nationality: South Africa
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q217069

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Who is Peter Abrahams?

Peter Henry Abrahams Deras (3 March 1919 – 18 January 2017), commonly known as Peter Abrahams, was a South African-born novelist, journalist and political commentator who in 1956 settled in Jamaica, where he lived for the rest of his life.

What nationality is Peter Abrahams?

Peter Abrahams is South Africa.

When was Peter Abrahams born?

Peter Abrahams was born on 1919-03-19.

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