Beloved British novelist, poet, and storyteller, Roald Dahl was also a chocolate historian, WWII spy, ace fighter-pilot and took part in inventing a medical device that helped thousands of children. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the famous author's most popular book. He has written many other brilliant children's books including Matilda, The BFG, and James and the Giant Peach.
Date of Birth:
September 13, 1916
Date of Death:
November 23, 1990
Place of Birth:
Llandaff, Wales, England
Place of Death:
Oxford, England