W. E. Johns

Novelist, Author

1893 – 1968

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Who was W. E. Johns?

William Earl Johns was an English pilot and writer of adventure stories, usually written under the pen name Captain W. E. Johns although he never held that rank. He is best remembered as the creator of the ace pilot and adventurer Biggles.

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Born
Feb 5, 1893
Bengeo
Also known as
  • Captain W. E. Johns
  • William Earl Johns
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • Richard Hale School
Died
Jun 21, 1968

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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