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John Galt

(1779–1839) Novelist

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John Galt was a novelist.

Quick Facts About John Galt

Born
May 2, 1779
Died
April 11, 1839
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
Annals of the parish, or: The chronicle of Dalmailing during the ministry of the Rev. Micah Balwhidder written by himself

About John Galt

John Galt is a character in Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged (1957). Although he is not identified by name until the last third of the novel, he is the object of its often-repeated question "Who is John Galt?" and of the quest to discover the answer. Also, in the later part it becomes clear that Galt had been present in the book's plot all along, playing several important roles though not identified by name.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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