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Francis Pharcellus Church

(1839–1906) Journalist

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Francis Pharcellus Church was a journalist, best known for Is there a Santa Claus?.

Quick Facts About Francis Pharcellus Church

Born
February 22, 1839
Died
April 11, 1906
Profession
Journalist
Notable works
Is there a Santa Claus?

About Francis Pharcellus Church

Francis Pharcellus Church was an American publisher and editor. In 1897, Church wrote the editorial "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus". Produced in response to eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon's letter asking whether Santa Claus was real, the widely republished editorial has become one of the most famous ever written.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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