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To the last moment of his breath, On hope the wretch relies And even the pang preceding death Bids expectation rise.

Oliver Goldsmith

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Oliver Goldsmith
Age: 43 †
Born: 1730
Born: November 10
Died: 1774
Died: April 4
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Elphin
County Roscommon
Oliver Goldsmit
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Oliverus Goldsmith
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Olivier Goldsmith
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Tom Telescope
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James Willington
Author of the Vicar of Wakefield
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