Biography of stephen leacock
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Stephen Butler Leacock |
| Date of Birth | 30 June 1869 |
| Place of Birth | Swansea, Wales |
| Date of Death | 28 March 1944 |
| Place of Death | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | British, Canadian |
| Education | University of Toronto, University of Chicago |
| Profession | Humorist, writer, political scientist, professor |
| Years of Activity | Late 19th century - Early 20th century |
| Brief Information | Stephen Leacock was a Canadian humorist, writer, and political scientist. He is best known for his humorous short stories and essays, particularly those collected in "Literary Lapses" and "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town." Leacock was also a distinguished academic, serving as a professor of political economy at McGill University. |