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Roald Dahl was born on 13th September 1916 and died on 23rd
November 1990. He was a novelist, short story writer, fighter
pilot and screenwriter.
Born in Llandaff, Cardiff, to Norwegian parents, he served in
the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he
became a flying ace and intelligence agent, rising to the rank
of Wing Commander. Dahl became famous in the 1940s writing
for both children and adults, and became one of the world's
bestselling authors. He has been referred to as "one of the
greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century" and his
books are well loved for their fantastic characters and often
very dark humour.
Some of his most popular works include James and the Giant
Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox,
Matilda, The Witches, and The Big Friendly Giant.
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