Edward Nason West

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Edward Nason West (1909–1990) was an Episcopal priest, author and canon sacrist at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York. He was the inspiration for Canon Tallis in Madeleine L'Engle's young adult novels. He was a graduate of Boston University and the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church. He was an Officer of the Order of the British Empire; an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau; a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor; and a Knight Commander of the Royal Order of St. Sava.

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Name	West, Edward Nason
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Short description	American writer and canon sacrist
Date of birth	1909
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Date of death	1990
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