Hugh Lofting
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Summary
Hugh Lofting is a human[1]. Born in Maidenhead[2], he… he was born on January 14, 1886[3]. He died in Topanga[4]. He died on September 26, 1947[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], children's writer[8], screenwriter[9], and illustrator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (721 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Maidenhead[2].
- Hugh Lofting passed away in Topanga[4].
- Hugh Lofting was born on January 14, 1886[3].
- Hugh Lofting died on September 26, 1947[5].
- Burial took place at Topanga[12].
- Hugh Lofting held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- English was Hugh Lofting's native language[14].
- Hugh Lofting worked as a writer[6].
- Hugh Lofting's professions included novelist[7].
- Hugh Lofting worked as a children's writer[8].
- Hugh Lofting worked as a screenwriter[9].
- Hugh Lofting worked as an illustrator[10].
- Hugh Lofting's professions included civil engineer[15].
- Hugh Lofting was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16].
- Hugh Lofting's education included a stint at University of Westminster[17].
- Hugh Lofting's education included a stint at Mount St Mary's College[18].
- A notable work attributed to Hugh Lofting is John Dolittle[19].
- Hugh Lofting received the Newbery Medal[20].
- Hugh Lofting received the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award[21].
- Hugh Lofting's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
- Hugh Lofting is recorded as male[23].
- Hugh Lofting's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Hugh Lofting's genre is children's literature[25].
- Hugh Lofting's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
- Hugh Lofting's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Lofting[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Began / founded: 1886-01-14[29]
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Ended / dissolved: 1947-09-26[30]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: c7cd6b3e-40e2-4e2c-b138-f1a3f2b879c4[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Hugh Lofting was born in Maidenhead[2]. He was born on January 14, 1886[3]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16], a university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1861[35], headquartered in Cambridge[36]; University of Westminster[17], a public university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1838[39], headquartered in London[40]; and Mount St Mary's College[18], a secondary school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1842[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], children's writer[8], screenwriter[9], illustrator[10], and civil engineer[15].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Hugh Lofting is John Dolittle[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Newbery Medal[20], a literary award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1922[46] and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award[21], a literary award[47], in United States[48].
Personal Life
Hugh Lofting's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
Death and Burial
Hugh Lofting died on September 26, 1947[5]. He passed away in Topanga[4]. Burial took place at Topanga[12].
Why It Matters
Hugh Lofting ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (721 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Works attributed to him include The Story of Doctor Dolittle[51], a literary work[52]; The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle[53], a literary work[54]; and Doctor Dolittle[55], a book series[56].
FAQs
Where was Hugh Lofting born?
Hugh Lofting was born in Maidenhead[2].
Where did Hugh Lofting die?
Hugh Lofting passed away in Topanga[4].
What did Hugh Lofting do for work?
Hugh Lofting worked as writer[6], novelist[7], children's writer[8], screenwriter[9], and illustrator[10].
Where did Hugh Lofting go to school?
Hugh Lofting was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16], University of Westminster[17], and Mount St Mary's College[18].
What awards did Hugh Lofting receive?
Honors received include Newbery Medal[20] and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award[21].