Hugh John Lofting (14 January 1886 – 26 September 1947) was a British author, trained as a civil engineer, who created the character of Doctor Dolittle — one of the classics of children's literature.
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English children's author and creator of Doctor Doolittle. He was educated at Mount St. Mary's College in Sheffield and received initial training as a civil engineer. He saw action with the Irish Guards in World War I, conceiving his famous character while in the trenches.