Hugh Lofting

British author, physician, and naval officer

Hugh Lofting was a British author, physician, and naval officer. He is best known for writing the popular children's book series 'Doctor Dolittle'. Lofting was born on July 23, 1886, in Devon, England. He studied medicine at the University of Oxford and later worked as a naval officer in the Royal Navy. After serving in World War I, Lofting began writing children's books, including the 'Doctor Dolittle' series. The s...