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- Birth nameHugh John Lofting
- Hugh Lofting was born on January 14, 1886 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Dolittle (2020), Doctor Dolittle (1998) and Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001). He was married to Josephine Fricker, Katherine Harrower Peters and Flora Small. He died on September 26, 1947 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
- SpousesJosephine Fricker(1935 - September 26, 1947) (his death, 1 child)Katherine Harrower Peters(1928 - 1928) (her death)Flora Small(1912 - 1927) (her death)
- English children's author and creator of Doctor Doolittle. He was educated at Mount St. Mary's College in Sheffield and received initial training as a civil engineer. He saw action with the Irish Guards in World War I, conceiving his famous character while in the trenches.
- Served in the British army during World War I, fighting in Flanders and France. He was seriously wounded in battle and received a medical discharge.
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