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Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

British novelist, short story writer, poet, fighter pilot and screenwriter

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Birthdate
September 13, 1916
Birthplace
Llandaff
Llandaff
Date of Death
November 23, 1990
Place of Death
Oxford
Oxford
Nationality
England
England
Author of
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Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Miss Honey
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Los fantasmas favoritos de Roald Dahl
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Traditions in Literature -- Classic Edition
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Die Prinzessin und der Wilderer. Vier Geschichten
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Picture Book
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Roald Dahl 16 Book Slipcase Collection
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Someone Like You and Other Short Stories
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Super-Azeri - Zubia
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Location
England
England
Educated at
The Cathedral School, Llandaff
The Cathedral School, Llandaff
Repton School
Repton School
Occupation
Novelist
Novelist
Poet
Poet
Fighter pilot
Fighter pilot
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Aircraft pilot
Writer
Writer
Author
Author
Screenwriter
Screenwriter
ISNI
00000001214681880
Open Library ID
OL34184A0
VIAF
1081591310

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Child
Lucy Dahl
Lucy Dahl
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Ophelia Dahl
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Tessa Dahl
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Citizenship
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Wales
Wales
Father of
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Ophelia Dahl
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Lucy Dahl
Lucy Dahl
Genre
Fantasy
Fantasy
Children's literature
Children's literature
Notable Work
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Danny, the Champion of the World
Wikidata ID
Q25161
Overview

Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was a British novelist, screenwriter, poet, and author, best known for his works in children's literature and fantasy genres. He was born in Llandaff, Wales, and held citizenship in both the United Kingdom and Wales. Dahl was educated at The Cathedral School, Llandaff, and Repton School.

In addition to writing, Dahl's other occupations included being an aircraft pilot, fighter pilot, and screenwriter. He passed away in Oxford, England in 1990.

Dahl was the father of Tessa, Ophelia, and Lucy Dahl. Some of his notable works include "Danny, the Champion of the World," "James and the Giant Peach," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and "The BFG". He also authored several collections of short stories, such as "Kiss Kiss," "Switch Bitch," and "Tales of the Unexpected".

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