Louis L'Amour
American author
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About Louis L'Amour
"I write my novels to be read aloud, and I think of myself in that oral tradition," stated Louis L'Amour, a renowned western author who was well known for his short stories, which he built on his personal experiences.
During his remarkable career, He wrote nearly 400 short stories, 100 novels, and several television scripts and screenplays. His novels have been published in multiple languages. Among his most well-known works includes "The Ferguson Rifle", "Silver Canyon", "The Tall Stranger ", "The Walking Drum", "Yondering ", and "The Cactus Kid".
Family
He was born to Louis Charles LaMoore and Emily Dearborn LaMoore.
He was the last born of seven siblings including Yale Freeman LaMoore, and Edna LaMoore Waldo
He was married to Katherine Elizabeth Adams from 1956 to 1988
His children are Beau L'Amour, and Angelique L'Amour
Honors
As homage to his literary and social efforts, Jamestown College granted him an Honorary Ph.D. in 1972.
The American Academy of Achievement honored him with the Golden Plate Award in 1979.
Facts
He died as a result of lung cancer.
He was of French-Canadian descent.
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F.A.Q. about Louis L'Amour
When is his birthday?
Louis L'Amour's birthday is on March 22, 1908.
In how many days is his birthday?
Louis' birthday is in 360 days
How old was Louis when he died?
He was 80 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 10, 1988.
How old would he be today?
Louis L'Amour would be 116 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Louis from?
He was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S..