- Born
- September 13, 1916
- Died
- November 23, 1990 (aged 74)
- Known as
- screenwriter, novelist, autobiographer, poet, short story writer, children's writer
Roald Dahl was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century".
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