Updated Feb 14, 2026
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English
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Fort Lauderdale High School, New York University, School of Visual Arts, Union Institute & University
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♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
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English < Italian (Margherita)
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Rita Mae Brown: Novelist, poet, screenwriter, activist.
Born in Hanover (age 81).
Studied at Fort Lauderdale High School.
The name Rita means greek for "Speaker".
Biography
Rita Mae Brown is an American feminist writer, best known for her coming-of-age autobiographical novel, Rubyfruit Jungle. Brown was active in a number of civil rights campaigns and criticized the marginalization of lesbians within feminist groups. Brown received the Pioneer Award for lifetime achievement at the Lambda Literary Awards in 2015. She is considered a significant Southern lesbian feminist poet and author and is associated with the women's liberation movement and women in print movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rita Mae Brown?
Rita Mae Brown is 81 years old, born on .
Where was Rita Mae Brown born?
Rita Mae Brown was born in Hanover.
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