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James Whitcomb Riley, known as "The Hoosier Poet," was born on October 7, 1849, and died on July 22, 1916. An editor, author, poet, lecturer and entertainer, he was one of the best known Hoosiers of all time. Riley first wrote under the name "Benj. F. Johnson of Boone" and became famous for his use of the Hoosier dialect.
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