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Which nationality was le Carré's grandparent, allowing him later in life to take out Irish citizenship?

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The answer is Irish. David John Moore Cornwell, better known as John le Carré, was born in Poole, Dorset, England. His paternal grandfather was born in County Limerick, Ireland, which later allowed le Carré to obtain Irish citizenship. This connection to Ireland played a significant role in le Carré's life and influenced some of Themes and settings explored in his literary works.
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