Birthdate: October 4, 1862
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Died: April 13, 1905
Edward L. Stratemeyer was a highly successful American publisher and prolific writer of children’s fiction. He founded the Stratemeyer Syndicate and created popular book series such as The Rover Boys, The Bobbsey Twins, Tom Swift, The Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew. With over 1,300 books and more than 500 million copies sold, Stratemeyer had a significant impact on literature, often compared to Rockefeller in the oil industry for his influence in the literary world.
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