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A.J. Cronin

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A.J. Cronin Famous memorial Veteran

Original Name
Archibald Joseph Cronin
Birth
Cardross, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Death
6 Jan 1981 (aged 84)
Glion, District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut, Vaud, Switzerland
Burial
La Tour-de-Peilz, District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut, Vaud, Switzerland Add to Map
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Author. Noted during the 1930s and 1940s for his novels that attracted a huge readership and combined realism, romance, social criticism and melodrama. After being forced to give up his job as a doctor because of poor health, Cronin began writing. His many books include, "Hatter's Castle" (1931), "The Stars Look Down" (1935), "The Citadel" (1937), "The Keys Of The Kingdom" (1942) and his autobiography, "Adventures In Two Worlds" (1952). Many of his books were made into films. In 1952 he drew on his experience as a doctor to create the radio and television series' "Dr. Finley's Casebook."
Author. Noted during the 1930s and 1940s for his novels that attracted a huge readership and combined realism, romance, social criticism and melodrama. After being forced to give up his job as a doctor because of poor health, Cronin began writing. His many books include, "Hatter's Castle" (1931), "The Stars Look Down" (1935), "The Citadel" (1937), "The Keys Of The Kingdom" (1942) and his autobiography, "Adventures In Two Worlds" (1952). Many of his books were made into films. In 1952 he drew on his experience as a doctor to create the radio and television series' "Dr. Finley's Casebook."

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6927152/aj-cronin: accessed ), memorial page for A.J. Cronin (19 Jul 1896–6 Jan 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6927152, citing Cimetière de La Tour-de-Peilz, La Tour-de-Peilz, District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut, Vaud, Switzerland; Maintained by Find a Grave.