Author: Laurence Sterne
Alternate names: Mr. Yorick; laurence sterne; Laurence STERNE; LAURENCE STERNE
Born: 24 November 1713
Died: 18 March 1768
Bio: Laurence Sterne was an Irish-born English  novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting consumption. ([Source][1].)

[1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Sterne