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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Full name at birth | 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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Date of birth | 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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Age | 68 (age at death)
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Place of death | London, England, UK
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Occupation | 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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