Beatrix Potter
British children's writer and illustrator (1866–1943)
Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866 in West Brompton and died on December 22, 1943 in Near Sawrey, aged 77. Recorded occupations: writer, illustrator, painter, children's writer, mycologist and scientific illustrator. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom. Notable works include “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin”, “The Tailor of Gloucester”, “The Tale of Benjamin Bunny”, “The Tale of Two Bad Mice” and “The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle”. Educated at governance.
- Born
- July 28, 1866 · West Brompton
- Died
- December 22, 1943 · Near Sawrey
- Age at death
- 77
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- writer, illustrator, painter, children's writer, mycologist, scientific illustrator
- Notable works
- The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, The Tailor of Gloucester, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of Two Bad Mice, The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
- Education
- governance
- Wikipedia editions
- 74 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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