Alan Stewart Paton

Alan Stewart Paton (1903 - 1988)
Birthdate:	January 11, 1903
Birthplace:	Pietermaritzburg, Indlovu DC, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Death:	April 12, 1988 (85) KwaSondela, Qadi, Durban Metro, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Immediate Family:	Son of James Paton; Eunice Warder Paton and Private Husband of Doris Olive Paton (Lusted) and Anne Paton Father of Jonathon Paton and Private Brother of Atholl Mason Paton; Eunice Edith Arbuthnot and Private
Occupation:	Writer/Autor (Cry the Beloved Country).

Managed by:	Leoné Gardner
Last Updated:	February 26, 2025

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Famous People Throughout History
Description:

South African Writer And Activist
Birth:

Jan 11 1903 - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Death:

Apr 12 1988 - Durban, South Africa

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Alan Paton

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Biographical Summaries of Notable People
Birth:

Jan 11 1903 - Pietermaritzburg
Death:

Apr 12 1988 - Botha's Hill, KwaZulu-Natal

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Alan Stewart Paton

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Birth:

Jan 11 1903 - Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa
Death:

Apr 12 1988 - Durban, Natal, South Africa
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Apr 12 1988 - Pennsylvania, United States
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Apr 12 1988 - Washington, United States
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Apr 12 1988 - Texas, United States
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Apr 12 1988 - Florida, United States
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Apr 12 1988 - San Diego, California, United States
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Apr 12 1988 - California, United States
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Apr 12 1988 - Minnesota, United States
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Apr 12 1988 - Great Lakes, Ohio, United States
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Apr 13 1988 - Illinois, United States
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Apr 13 1988 - Pennsylvania, United States
Parents:

James Paton, Eunice Warder Paton (born James)
Spouses:

Doris Olive Francis, Dorrie Francis Paton (born Lusted), Ann Paton (born Hopkins)
Children:

Jonathan Paton, Jonathan Paton
Siblings:

Atholl Mason Paton, Eunice Edith Arbuthnot (born Paton), Eunice Edith Arbuthnot (born Paton), Ailsa Grace Lamplough (born Paton)

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Eugene Register-Guard - Apr 22 1988

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Oregon Newspapers, 1867-2009
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... "The Long View," now ls even more Ironic and poignant with Alan Paton's death at the age of 85: "I could have made better use of my PAUL...
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Eugene City, Lane County, OR, USA
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Apr 22 1988
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15

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Star-News - Apr 12 1988

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North Carolina Newspapers, 1852-2009
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"...Africa Author Alan Paton, critically ill with throat cancer, was released from a hospital Monday to spend his final days at home, his...
Publication:

Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC, USA
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Apr 12 1988
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4

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The Times-News - Apr 12 1988

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North Carolina Newspapers, 1852-2009
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... He is survived by his father, J. Gerald of Falmouth, Mass. Alan Paton, 85, South ... African author JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) Alan...
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Hendersonville, Henderson County, NC, USA
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Apr 12 1988
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36

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The News-Journal - Apr 13 1988

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Florida Newspapers, 1901-2009
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... ELSEWHERE DEATHS ‘Cry, Tite Beloved Country’ fo nnie Gadson author Alan Paton A linnin Gilchrist Mne Dziadkowiec Mirium Sproul JOHANNESB...
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Daytona Beach, Volusia County, FL, USA
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Apr 13 1988
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8

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Gettysburg Times - Apr 13 1988

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Pennsylvania Newspapers, 1795-2009
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... o'neill Jr., the hospital's headed a operating team. Author Alan Paton dies ... JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) Blacks and whites joined...
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Gettysburg, Adams County, PA, USA
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Apr 13 1988
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5

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The Spokesman-Review - Apr 12 1988

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Washington Newspapers, 1855-2009
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... installed in front of the pilot and i South African author Alan Paton dies JOHANNESBURG, South Africa Alan Paton, South Africa's author ...
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Spokane, Spokane County, WA, USA
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Apr 12 1988
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49

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Apr 12 1988

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Pennsylvania Newspapers, 1795-2009
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... Pittsburgh Tuesday; April OBITUARIES South African novelist Alan Paton JOHANNESBURG. South Africa (AP) Alan Paton. South Africa's author...
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Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, USA
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Apr 12 1988
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11

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The Lewiston Tribune - Apr 12 1988

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Idaho Newspapers, 1894-2009
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"...Press JOHANNESBURG, South Africa Alan Paton, South africa's author and for years a leading voice against apartheid, died early today ...
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Lewiston, Nez Perce County, ID, USA
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Apr 12 1988
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4

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The Bulletin - Apr 12 1988

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Oregon Newspapers, 1867-2009
Text:

... South Africa (UPI) South African author and critic of apartheid Alan Paton, whose 1948 novel Cry, ths Moved Country won worldwide acclai...
Publication:

Bend, Deschutes County, OR, USA
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Apr 12 1988
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2

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1903	January 11, 1903	Birth of Alan Stewart Paton Pietermaritzburg, Indlovu DC, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1936	July 6, 1936	Birth of Jonathon Paton
1988	April 12, 1988 Age 85	Death of Alan Stewart Paton at KwaSondela KwaSondela, Qadi, Durban Metro, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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