Vita Sackville-West

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Also Known As	Victoria Mary Nicolson • Victoria Mary Sackville-West
Born	March 9, 1892 • England
Died	June 2, 1962 (aged 70) • England
Notable Family Members	spouse Sir Harold Nicolson

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