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Beatrix Potter

Born
Jul 28, 1866 · Aged 77
Died
Dec 22, 1943
Place of birth
Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Gender
Female
Movie credits
1
TV credits
0
Also known as (1)
  • Helen Beatrix Potter

Biography

Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943) was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902. Her books, including 23 Tales, have sold more than 250 million copies.