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O. Henry
American short story writer (1862–1910)
Not to be confused with Oh Henry! or O'Henry Sound Studios.
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Portrait by W. M. Vanderweyde, 1909 | |
| Born | William Sidney Porter (1862-09-11)September 11, 1862 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, 1910(1910-06-05) (aged 47) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, NC |
| Pen name | O. Henry, Olivier Henry, Oliver Henry[1] |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Short story |
| Spouse | Athol Estes (1887–1897) Sarah Coleman (1907–1909) |
| Children | 2 |
William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty William sydney porter wiki.