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Walt Whitman

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31 May, 1819

Walt Whitman born in West Hills, New York

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Whitman is born to Lousia and Walter Whitman, a home builder. He is one of nine children, and has a fairly happy childhood. His family is however somewhat poor so he starts working at a young age.

I had to support my family when I was young.

26 Mar, 1892

Walt Whitman dies age 72

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Whitman dies of tuberculosis. He is well cared for as he is dying, and has a nurse by the name of Warry with him when he dies. He doesn’t feel any pain anymore, and is ready to die.

Warry, shift.