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Alan Patrick Herbert

Sir Alan Patrick Herbert, CH (usually writing as A. P. Herbert or A. P. H.) (24 September 1890 – 11 November 1971) was an English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist. He was an independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Oxford University for 15 years, five of which he combined with service in the Royal Navy. [Wikipedia]

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British politician (1890-1971)

Born 1890-09-24
Died 1971-11-11

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British politician (1890-1971)

Born 1890-09-24
Died 1971-11-11
Subjects
Law, Anecdotes, Humor, Fiction, Fiction, general, Trials, Essays (single author), Great Britain, Poetry, Politics and government, World War, 1914-1918, Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, Divorce, English wit and humor, Fiction in English, Great Britain. Parliament, Liberty, University of Oxford, World War, 1939-1945, Admirals -- Fiction, Amusements, Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc. [from old catalog], Astronautics, Betrayal, Boats and boating
Places
Great Britain, England, London, London (England), Thames River, Thames River (England), Wales
People
A. P. Herbert Sir (1890-1971), A. P. Herbert (1890-1971), Helen of Troy (Greek mythology), John Gay (1685-1732), Napoleon I Emperor of the French (1769-1821), Winston Churchill Sir (1874-1965)
Time
1945-1964, 1930's, 1936-1945, 1945-, 20th century

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July 29, 2023 Edited by bitnapper Added new photo
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November 15, 2022 Edited by mheiman Standardized name from VIAF
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import