
British author known for creating Winnie-the-Pooh (1882-1956)
1882 — 1956
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British author known for creating Winnie-the-Pooh (1882-1956)
Born
January 18, 1882
Died
1956 (age ~74)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, poet
1882
Born in Henley House (1882-01-18)
1956
Died in Hartfield
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Alan Alexander Milne was an English writer best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh, as well as children's poetry. Milne was primarily a playwright before the huge success of Winnie-the-Pooh overshadowed his previous work. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in the First World War and as a captain in the Home Guard in the Second World War.
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Alan Alexander Milne was an English writer best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh, as well as children's poetry. Milne was primarily a playwright before the huge success of Winnie-the-Pooh overshadowed his previous work. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Warwickshire Regi
The name Alan means "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is of English origin.
Alan A. Milne was born on January 18, 1882.
Alan A. Milne died in 1956, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Celtic languages.
The name Alan is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alan — January 18, 1882
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Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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