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Laurence Sterne 1713 - 1768
Biography
Laurence Sterne was an Irish novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He wrote the novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, and also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics.Laurence Sterne - Sir Joshua Reynolds oil on canvas, 1760 NPG 5019 © National Portrait Gallery, London Under Creative Commons license