Hugh Lofting
Hugh John Lofting Born (1886-01-14)14 January 1886 Maidenhead, Berkshire, England Died 26 September 1947(1947-09-26) (aged 61) Topanga, California Occupation Novelist, Poet Genre Children's literature, Fantasy Notable works Doctor Dolittle Notable awards Newbery Medal 1923 Relatives Hilary Lofting (the eldest brother) Military career Allegiance  United Kingdom Service/branch British Army Years of service 1914–1918 Unit Irish Guards Battles/wars World War I Hugh John Lofting (14 January 1886 – 26 September 1947) was a British author, trained as a civil engineer, who created the character of Doctor Dolittle, one of the classics of children's literature.