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Who mentioned her as "Molly Brown" first?

  • Gene Fowler

  • Mark Twain

  • Ernest Hemingway

  • F. Scott Fitzgerald

Answer

The answer is Gene Fowler. He originally coined the nickname "Molly Brown" in a 1942 biography of the life of Margaret Tobin Brown. Fowler's portrayal of Brown emphasized her resilience, resourcefulness, and outspoken nature, capturing her indomitable spirit and solidifying her place as an iconic figure in the retelling of the Titanic story.
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