Henry Rider Haggard

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Henry Rider Haggard
Born22 June 1856
Died14 May 1925

Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE (22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in agricultural reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential.[1]

Sir Henry was resident in North Lodge between 1918-1923.

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