H. Rider Haggard

H. Rider Haggard

English adventure novelist (1856–1925)
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Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE (; 22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in agricultural reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential.

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H. Rider Haggard was born on Sunday, 22 June 1856 in Norfolk, England. His full name at birth was Henry Rider Haggard. He was best known as a writer. Haggard's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. He died on Thursday, 14 May 1925 in London, England, UK at the age of 68. His zodiac star sign was Cancer.

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Henry Rider Haggard
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Claim to fame
Better known for the books: King Solomon's Mines, Allan Quatermain Series, and She: A History of Adventure
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22 June 1856
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Place of birth
Norfolk, England
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Date of death
14 May 1925
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68 (age at death)
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London, England, UK
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Novelist, scholar
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H. Rider Haggard is known for his role in the film King Solomon's Mines (1919) as (novel).

He is also known for his role in the film The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) as creator: Allan Quatermain.

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