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- Birth nameLionel Davidovitz
- Lionel Davidson was born on March 31, 1922 in Hull, East Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Kolymsky Heights, Armchair Thriller (1978) and Agent 8 3/4 (1964). He was married to Frances Ullman and Fay Jacobs. He died on October 21, 2009 in London, England, UK.
- SpousesFrances Ullman(1989 - October 21, 2009) (his death)Fay Jacobs(? - 1988) (her death, 2 children)
- Lived with his family including his first wife, Fay Jacobs, in Israel in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Was awarded the Cartier Diamond Dagger award for Lifetime Achievement by the British Crime Writers Association.
- Was awarded the Gold Dagger Award three times by the British Crime Writers' Association.
- During World War II he served in the Far East as a submariner in the British Royal Navy.
- He is survived by his wife, Frances Ullman; two sons from his first marriage, Philip and Nick Davidson; brother Cyril Davidson and sister Minnie Robbins.
- [on writing] It's like getting into a boxing ring and taking a really good hiding.
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