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Hilaire Belloc

Prolific writer of poetry and essays known for Cautionary Tales

Did you know?He served as a Member of Parliament for Salford and once famously walked across the Alps to reach Rome.

Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc (27 July 1870 – 16 July 1953) was a French-English writer and political activist. Belloc was considered one of the most versatile authors of the 20th century, producing essays on history, politics and economics as well as poetry, travelogues and satire.

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Age at death: 82
Years since death: 73

Born: July 27, 1870 · La Celle-Saint-Cloud, France
Died: July 16, 1953
Nationality: French
Known for: Literature, Politics, Media

Family

Father: Louis Belloc
Mother: Bessie Rayner Parkes
Spouse: Elodie Agnes Hogan Belloc
Children: 2nd Lieut. Louis Belloc, Capt. Peter Gilbert Marie Sebastian Belloc, Eleanor Belloc

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