Alan Alexander Milne

1882 - 1956

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Biography

Alan Alexander Milne (1882-1956) was an English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various poems. He was born in London and studied at Westminster School, Trinity College, Cambridge, and later pursued a successful career as a playwright and screenwriter before focusing on children's literature. Milne's creation of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends based on his son Christopher Robin's toys brought him worldwide fame and remains beloved by readers of all ages to this day.