1870 - 1953
Hilaire Belloc was a French-British writer, historian, and politician, born on July 27, 1870, and died on July 16, 1953. He is best known for his prolific literary output, including essays, biographies, and children's books, as well as his staunch advocacy for Catholicism and his contributions to political thought. Belloc gained prominence in the early 20th century as a leading figure in English literature and a prominent member of the literary group known as the Inklings.