Roots biography


Roots biography

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    Alex Haley

    American writer (1921–1992)

    Alex Haley

    Haley in 1980

    BornAlexander Murray Palmer Haley
    (1921-08-11)August 11, 1921
    Ithaca, New York, U.S.[1]
    DiedFebruary 10, 1992(1992-02-10) (aged 70)
    Seattle, Washington, U.S.
    OccupationCoast Guardsman, writer
    Years active1939–1992
    Spouse

    Nannie Branch

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    (m. 1941; div. 1964)​

    Juliette Collins

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    (m. 1964; div. 1972)​

    Myran Lewis

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    (m. 1977)​
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    RelativesSimon Haley (father)
    George W.

    Haley (brother)

    AllegianceUnited States
    BranchUnited States Coast Guard
    Years of service1939–1959
    RankChief Petty Officer

    Alexander Murray Palmer Haley (August 11, 1921 – February 10, 1992)[1] was an American writer and the author of the 1976 book Roots: The Saga of an American Family.ABC adap