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Gilbert Arthur à Beckett
1891Oct, 15

Gilbert Arthur à Beckett

Gilbert Arthur à Beckett, English author and songwriter (b. 1837)
Gilbert Arthur à Beckett (April 7, 1837 – October 15, 1891) was an English writer.

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