Owen Wister | |
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 Owen Wister, author of the Western novel The Virginian, and friend of 26th U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt | |
| Born | July 14, 1860 |
| Died | July 21, 1938 (aged 78) |
| Occupation(s) | Author; Attorney |
| Spouse | Mary "Molly" Channing Wister (married 1898–1913, her death) |
| Children | 6 |
Owen Wister (July 14, 1860 – July 21, 1938) was an American writer and historian, considered the "father" of western fiction.[1] He is best remembered for writing The Virginian and a biography of Ulysses S. Grant.[2]
- ^ "Owen Wister". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Owen Wister | American Novelist & Western Writer | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.