Margaret mitchell biography wikipedia
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Margaret mitchell biography wikipedia
Margaret Mitchell
| Writer 'Gone with the Wind' Date of Birth: 08.11.1900 Country: USA |
Biography of Margaret Mitchell
Margaret Mitchell, the author of "Gone with the Wind," was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1900.
She came from a wealthy family with Irish and French heritage. Both of her grandfathers fought for the Confederate side during the Civil War. One of them was shot in the head but miraculously survived, while the other had to hide from the victorious Union forces.
Margaret's father, Eugene Mitchell, was a prominent lawyer in Atlanta and an expert in real estate.
He was also the chairman of the local historical society, which exposed Margaret and her brother, Stephens, to stories of the past and the fascinating events that shaped their city and region.
Even during her school years, Margaret showed a passion for literature.
She wrote plays for the school theater, often drawing inspiration from exotic countries and even the history of Russia. She also en