Hugh Lofting
Children's Author

Hugh Lofting Net Worth

Hugh Lofting was a British children's author born on January 14, 1886 in England. He is best known for creating the beloved character Doctor Dolittle, and was awarded the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1923 for his work.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 14, 1886
Birth Place England
Age 133 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 26, 1947 (age 61)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)

About

British children's author who created the famous Doctor Dolittle character. Lofting was the 1923 recipient of the prestigious Newbery Medal.

Before Fame

He attended Mount St. Mary's College in Sheffield, England and later studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Trivia

He served with the Irish Guards during World War I.

Family Life

He was born to an English-Irish family. His older brother, Hilary, became a Novelist.

Associated With

Eddie Murphy starred in the 1998 film adaptation of Lofting's Doctor Dolittle books.

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