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O. Henry yes but this is better: Born William Sidney Porter, this master of short stories is much better known under his pen name "O. Henry." He was born September 11, 1862 in North Carolina, where he spent his childhood. His only formal education was received at the school of his Aunt Lina, where he developed a lifelong love of books. In his uncle's pharmacy, he became a licensed pharmacist and was also known for his sketches and Cartoons of the townspeople of Greensboro.
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Was the pen named after William penn?
No. The word pencil comes from theLatin word pencillus which means "little tail." The word pen is just a shortened version of the word pencil.
Pen names of rizal?
The pen name of Rizal is Pepe,Dimasalang,Laong Laan & P.Jacinto...
What is the pen name of Jose Rizal?
"dimasalang" "laong laan"
Who wrote under the pen name A Farmer in Pennsylvania?
john dickenson
Name 3 inventions made in 1865-1893?
Light bulb, ballpoint pen, and telephone
Why did William sydney porter change his name to OHenry?
William Sydney Porter changed his name to O. Henry as a pen name to hide his criminal past and start fresh in his writing career. He wanted to separate his new life as a writer from his previous life as a convicted embezzler.
When was o Henry born what is his real name?
William Sydney Porter, who used the pen name O. Henry, was born in Greensburough North Carolina on September 11, 1862
How may kids did OHenry have?
O. Henry, the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter, had one child, a daughter named Margaret.
Name of the writer of the Gift of the Magi?
O Henry (William Sydney Porter) .
How many children did o Henry have?
O. Henry, the pen name for William Sydney Porter, had one child, a daughter named Margaret.
When was The Last Leaf created?
"The Last Leaf" was created in 1907 by O. Henry, the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter.
How did O Henry's wife die?
Athol Estes Porter wife of William Sydney Porter (whose pen name was O. Henry) died on July 25, 1897, from tuberculosis (then known as consumption).
What did William Sydney porter die from?
William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry, died from complications related to cirrhosis of the liver on June 5, 1910. His health had been declining for several years, exacerbated by his struggles with alcoholism. He passed away in a New York City hospital at the age of 47.
Who wrote the last leaf?
"The Last Leaf" was written by O. Henry, a pen name for the American author William Sydney Porter. It was first published in 1907.
Who is O Henery?
O Henry was the pen name for William Sydney Porter. He is famous for short stories written during the 1800s. Two of his stories are favorites the Gift of the Magi and the Ransom of Red Chief.
Looking for name of a Candy bar with the same name as a famous writer of short stories?
The "Oh Henry!" candy bar has a name very similar to O. Henry, the pen name of short-story writer William Sydney Porter. The candy bar was invented by Tom Henry.
How many times did O. Henry get married?
i think he only got married twice,from all the research i have done!
