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Peter Shaffer

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May 15, 1926 – Jun 6, 2016(90 years)Died in:County Cork, Munster

English playwright and screenwriter

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screenwriterplaywrightdramaturgeliterary criticwriter

Awards(3)

Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted ScreenplayFellow of the Royal Society of Literaturehonorary doctor of the University of Bath

Education(4)

University of CambridgeTrinity CollegeSt Paul's SchoolHall School

Peter Shaffer (* May 15, 1926 in Liverpool; † June 6, 2016 in County Cork) was an english playwright and screenwriter. He was 90 years old. His education included University of Cambridge, Trinity College, St Paul's School and Hall School. His awards include Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and honorary doctor of the University of Bath. He was buried at Highgate Cemetery.

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Born in Liverpool, England

1926

Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

1985

Amadeus

Died in County Cork, Munster

2016

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Peter Shaffer. Forever remembered.