1875 - 1940
John Buchan was a Scottish novelist, historian, and politician, best known for his adventure novels, particularly "The Thirty-Nine Steps," which helped pioneer the spy genre in literature. He served as the Governor General of Canada from 1935 until his death in 1940 and was a prominent figure in British literature and politics during the early 20th century. Buchan's works often reflected his interests in history and the British Empire, solidifying his legacy as both a writer and a public figure.