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Claire Martin
Claire Martin, 1945
Claire Martin, 1945
Born Claire Montreuil
(1914-04-18)April 18, 1914
Quebec City, Quebec
Died June 18, 2014(2014-06-18) (aged 100)
Quebec City, Quebec
Pen name Claire Martin
Nationality Canadian

Claire Martin (born April 18, 1914 – died June 18, 2014) was a talented Canadian writer. She used "Claire Martin" as her writing name, which is called a pseudonym. Her real name was Claire Montreuil.

Who Was Claire Martin?

Claire Martin was a well-known writer from Canada. She wrote many stories and books during her long life. She lived to be 100 years old.

Early Life and Education

Claire Montreuil was born in Quebec City, Quebec. This is a beautiful old city in Canada. As a young girl, she went to religious schools. She studied at the Ursuline convent and also with the Dames de la Congrégation.

Her Journey as a Writer

Claire Martin loved to write. From 1945 to 1972, she lived in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada. During this time, she worked as a writer. She even wrote a book called The Race Of The Golden Apples. She also lived at the University of Ottawa for some time.

Life in Different Places

Claire Martin traveled quite a bit. After living in Ottawa for many years, she moved to France. She lived there from 1972 to 1982. After ten years in France, she decided to return home to Quebec.

Later Years

Claire Martin spent her final years back in her home province. She passed away in Quebec City, the same city where she was born. She was 100 years old when she died in 2014.

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