What was the nationality of Wilkie Collins's mother, Harriet Geddes?
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The mother of the English novelist Wilkie Collins, Harriet Geddes, was of Irish nationality. Born in County Sligo, Ireland, in 1800, she was the daughter of a well-known Irish portrait painter, William Geddes. Growing up in a creative environment, Harriet developed a love for the arts and literature which she passed on to her son. Her Irish heritage had a profound influence on Wilkie Collins' upbringing and literary career.
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