Roald Dahl (1916 - 1990)
Dahl's gravestone in Buckinghamshire
November 23rd 1990: Roald Dahl dies
On this day in 1990, the famous British author Roald Dahl died at his Oxford home aged 74. Dahl was born in Wales to a Norwegian family in 1916 and was educated in England; it was during this time that he had many experiences that went on to influence his novels in later life. After leaving school, Dahl worked for Shell Petroleum Company which sent him to work in Kenya and Tanzania. During World War Two, he fought for the British Army as a fighter pilot, and suffered many injuries as a result, afterwards becoming a diplomat and army intelligence officer. Dahl is best known for his enduring children’s stories, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, The Twits, and Fantastic Mr. Fox. He also wrote short stories for adults which were marked by their much darker nature than his children’s stories, including the infamous Lamb to the Slaughter. The beloved author Roald Dahl passed away in 1990, and was buried in Buckinghamshire. He is commemorated across the United Kingdom, and remains one of Britain’s greatest and most influential writers.
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