Sir H. Rider Haggard KBE
(1856-1925)

novelist, Knight Bachelor (1912-1919), and Knight of the British Empire (from 1919)

Died aged c. 69

Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE (/ˈhæɡərd/; 22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

Sir Henry Rider Haggard 1856-1925 novelist lived here 1885-1888

69 Gunterstone Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1885-1888)

Sir Henry Rider Haggard author lived here 1918-1923 North Lodge

North Lodge, Maze Hill, Hastings, United Kingdom where they lived