Aldous Huxley
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Aldous Leonard Huxley was born on July 26, 1894, at Laleham in Godalming, Surrey, England. He was the third of four children. His brother Julian Huxley was a biologist known for his theories of evolution. His grandfather, named Thomas Henry Huxley, was a naturalist known as "Darwin's Bulldog." His father, named Leonard Huxley, was a writer. His mother, named Julia Arnold, was related to poet Matthew Arnold. Young Huxley graduated from the Hillside School, where his mother was supervisor. He was traumatized by the death of both his mother and sister in 1908. He then followed in the footsteps of his brothers by going to Eaton and then to Balliol College, Oxford University. At age 16 he contracted keratitis which left him practically blind for two years, and disqualified him from service in WWI. Upon his recovery he graduated with a First in English Literature, he taught English literature at Balliol College, Oxford.
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When was
Aldous Huxley born?
Aldous Huxley was born on Thursday, July 26, 1894
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Where was
Aldous Huxley born?
Aldous Huxley was born in Godalmg, Surrey, England, UK
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How old was
Aldous Huxley when they died?
Aldous Huxley was 69
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When did Aldous Huxley die?
Aldous Huxley died on
Friday, November 22, 1963 -
How tall is Aldous Huxley?
Aldous Huxley is 6'4"(1.95m)
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