Robert Montgomery Bird (February 5, 1806 - January 23, 1854) was an American novelist, playwright, and medical doctor.

Early life and education

Bird was born in New Castle, Delaware, on February 5, 1806. He was born into a pioneer family. His father was a prosperous partner in the firm of Bird and Riddle, Navy agents. Following the death of his father when Bird was four years old, his mother and brothers moved to Philadelphia, but he was taken in by a rich uncle, Nicholas

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