Shelby Foote Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Shelby Foote (November 17, 1916 – June 27, 2005) was a renowned American author and historian best known for his works on the American Civil War. His writings blend historical narrative with a literary style, contributing significantly to the understanding of this pivotal era in American history. Foote's passion for storytelling and deep knowledge of the Civil War made him a prominent figure in American literature and history.

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Meaning of the name - Shelby

from the shelf, from the place where grain is stored

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November 17, 1916 Facts

Generation Group

Shelby Foote belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Greenville

Place of Death: Memphis

Cause of Death: myocardial infarction

Educated At: Greenville High School | University of North Carolina | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Occupation: short story writer | novelist | university teacher | author | historian | writer

Employers: University of Memphis

Awards Received: St. Louis Literary Award | Helmerich Award | Charles Frankel Prize | Dos Passos Prize | National Humanities Medal | Guggenheim Fellowship

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Astrology Analysis

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