William Modisane

South African writer and journalist (1923–1986)

PersonDied aged 62humanQ554154

Also known as Bloke Modisane

Born: August 28, 1923
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2015-10-15
2.Stated in Encyclopædia Britannica OnlineRetrieved 2017-10-09
3.Stated in filmportal.deRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Died: March 1, 1986
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2015-10-15
2.Stated in Encyclopædia Britannica OnlineRetrieved 2017-10-09
3.Stated in filmportal.deRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: Johannesburg
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2014-12-15
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Place of death: Dortmund
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2014-12-31
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Citizenship: South Africa
Occupation: actor
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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, journalist
, writer
Languages spoken, written or signed: English
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
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William Modisane, better known as Bloke Modisane, was a South African writer, actor and journalist.

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
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Given name: William
Pseudonym: Bloke Modisane

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