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Douglas Durkin (Douglas Leader Durkin) was born on 9 July, 1884 in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, is a writer. Discover Douglas Durkin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?

Popular As Douglas Leader Durkin
Occupation writer
Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 9 July, 1884
Birthday 9 July
Birthplace Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Date of death 4 June, 1967
Died Place Seattle, Washington, USA
Nationality Canada

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Who Is Douglas Durkin's Wife?

His wife is Martha Ostenso (1944 - 1963) ( her death), ?Durkin (? - ?) ( separated) ( 3 children)

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Douglas Durkin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Douglas Durkin worth at the age of 83 years old? Douglas Durkin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from Canada. We have estimated Douglas Durkin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1884

Canadian writer Douglas Leader Durkin was born on 9 July 1884 in the small town of Parry Sound on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay, an inlet of Lake Huron in south central Ontario. Early in life he abandoned the notion of becoming a missionary after acquiring an appreciation for literature and in time taught literature at Brandon College, the University of Manitoba and Columbia University.

1918

In 1918 Durkin published a book of poetry entitled "The Fighting Men of Canada".

1920

His first two novels, "The Heart of Cherry McBain" (1920) and "The Lobstick Trail" (1921), were dramas set in the rugged terrain of Northern Manitoba.

1921

In 1921, after moving to New York, Durkin left his wife and sons and discarded his academic career.

1923

It was during this period that he wrote "The Magpie" (1923), a story set in post-war Winnipeg that is considered by some to be his best work.

1925

She later followed Durkin to New York and in time collaborated with him on the writing of her award-winning novel, "Wild Geese" (1925). An earlier work by Durkin was very similar to "Wild Geese" and it is thought that Durkin and Ostenso were afraid that the Dodd Mead First Novel Award committee might have disqualified the book if he was listed as co-author. Durkin and Ostenso married after his first wife passed away. By then the couple had collaborated on a dozen or so novels and a number of short stories. Durkin and Ostenso lived and worked primarily in Brainerd, Minnesota and in Hollywood, California, where they became friends with such stars as 'Douglas Fairbanks Jr.' Mary Pickford' and Henry Fonda.

1944

In 1944, he married his long-time companion; Norwegian-American author Martha Ostenso, whom he had known since she was a high school student in Manitoba. Durkin early on saw her potential as a writer and began to work as her mentor.

1967

Douglas Durkin passed away on 4 June, 1967 at Seattle. He was survived by two sons from his first marriage.