Obituary of Mark Twain

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Mark Twain

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (born November 30, 1835 in Florida, Missouri), using the pen name Mark Twain, was a writer, humorist, and entrepreneur who was best known for his best written novels “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Mark died on April 21, 1910 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at age 74.

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Mark Twain Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Twain, Mark
    • Common Name: Mark Twain
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Florida, Missouri, United States
    • Birth Date: November 30, 1835
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Samuel Clemens
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Presbyterian
    • Net Worth: $15 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    Mark's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Samuel Langhorne Clemens
    • Father: John Marshall Clemens (1798-1847)
    • Mother: Jane Clemens (née Lampton, 1803-1890)
    • Brother(s):
      • Orion Clemens (1825-1897)
      • Henry Clemens (1838-1858)
      • Pleasant Hannibal Clemens (1828-1828)
      • Benjamin Clemens (1832-1842)
    • Sister(s):
      • Pamela Clemens (1827-1904)
      • Margaret Clemens (1830-1839)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Olivia Langdon Clemens (married 1870-1904, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Langdon Clemens (1870-1872)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Clara Clemens (1874-1962)
      • Susa Clemens (1872-1896)
      • Jean Clemens (1880-1906)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 21 1910 at age 74
  • Place: Stormfield, Redding, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at Brick Presbyterian Church on Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York
  • Interment: Buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, New York

Category Tags:

WriterHumorist Entrepreneur American Born on November 30th Born in 1835 Born in Missouri Died in 1910 Died at age 74 Died from Heart attack

Mark's Notable Roles:

  • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
  • Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Quotable Quotes:

" Mark Twain was an american writer, humorist, and naturalist. He was born on October 12, 1835, in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1865, he moved to New York City and began working as a reporter for The New York Tribune. He later became a well-known author and journalist. On December 6, 1884, he died in New York City at the age of ninety-four. (V)"

"Mark Twain's extraordinary life and legacy continue to inspire and entertain readers around the world, immortalizing him as one of the most beloved and iconic American authors of all time. (V)"

"Mark Twain's professional life was marked by success as a writer, lecturer, and humorist, but tragically, his personal life was marred by the deaths of his wife and children. (V)"

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