Colin Dexter

British writer (1930-2017)

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Instance of: human
Born: 29 September 1930
Died: 21 March 2017
Place of birth: Stamford
Place of death: Oxford
Sex or gender: male
Given name: Colin
Family name: Dexter
Genre: detective fiction
Field of work: creative and professional writing
Occupation: writer, novelist
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Native language: English
Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Cartier Diamond Dagger, Macavity Awards, Gold Dagger, Gold Dagger
birth name: Norman Colin Dexter
educated at: Christ's College, University of Cambridge, Stamford School
influenced by: Raymond Chandler, Alfred Edward Housman
languages spoken, written or signed: English
notable work: Inspector Morse
writing language: English

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