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Hugh Lofting
Hugh John Lofting is an English author trained as a civil engineer who created the classic children's literary character Dr. Dolittle. He first appeared in graphic letters to his children written by Lofting from British Army trenches during World War I.
BornHugh John Lofting, January 14, 1886, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England
DiedSeptember 26, 1947, Topanga, California, U.S.
OccupationNovelist, Poet
GenreChildren's literature, Fantasy
Notable worksDoctor Dolittle
Notable awardsNewbery Medal, 1923
RelativesHilary Lofting (brother)

About Hugh Lofting

Children's Author Hugh Lofting was born on January 14, 1886 in England (He dies at the age of 61, on September 26, 1947).

Doctor Dolittle is a fictional character invented by a British children's author. Lofting was awarded the coveted Newbery Medal in 1923.

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Hugh Lofting before becoming famous

Hugh Lofting was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1886 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after attending Mount St. Mary's College in Sheffield, England.

Achievement of Hugh Lofting

During World War I, he was a member of the Irish Guards.

Hugh Lofting's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born into a mixed-race family of English and Irish ancestors. Hilary, his older brother, became a novelist.

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Lofting's Doctor Dolittle stories were adapted into a film in 1998, starring Movie Actor Eddie Murphy.

Hugh Lofting Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Hugh Lofting updated on March 18 2023.