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Mark Twain

American author and humorist (1835–1910)

For other uses, see Mark Twain (disambiguation).

Mark Twain

Mark Twain in 1907

BornSamuel Langhorne Clemens
(1835-11-30)November 30, 1835
Florida, Missouri, U.S.
DiedApril 21, 1910(1910-04-21) (aged 74)
Stormfield House, Redding, Connecticut, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York, U.S.
Pen name
  • Mark Twain
  • Josh
  • Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass
Occupation
  • Writer
  • humorist
  • entrepreneur
  • publisher
  • lecturer
LanguageAmerican English
Genres
Literary movementAmerican Realism
Years activefrom 1863
Employers
Spouse

Olivia Langdon

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(m. 1870; died 1904)​
Children4, including Susy, Clara, and Jean
Parents
RelativesOrion Clemens (brother)

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910),[1] known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American wr