Byron, George Gordon
1788 - 1824

An English poet and also a notorious adventurer and traveler, born in London. His father, who was known as "Mad Jack", did...

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MacDonald, Philip
1899 - 1981

The English crime writer Philip MacDonald was born in London. Both his grandfather George and his father Ronald were...

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Oppenheim, E. Phillips
1866 - 1946

The British author E. (Edward) Phillips Oppenheim achieved great international successes during the first half of the 20th...

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Adams, Herbert
1874 - 1958

British author that would have been largely forgotten had it not been for his being the first and most prolific author of...

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