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Elisabeth Beresford

Elisabeth Beresford MBE (6 August 1926 – 24 December 2010), also known as Liza Beresford, was an English author of children's books. She is best known for creating The Wombles. Elisabeth Beresford was born into a literary family, she worked as a journalist, but struggled for success until she created the Wombles in the late 1960s.

Elisabeth Beresford

Name
Elisabeth Beresford
Born
6 August 1926
Birthplace
Paris, France
Died
24 December 2010
Place of death
Alderney, Channel Islands
Occupation
Author
Nationality
United Kingdom
Languages
French · English

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Elisabeth Beresford MBE (6 August 1926 – 24 December 2010), also known as Liza Beresford, was an English author of children's books. She is best known for creating The Wombles. Elisabeth Beresford was born into a literary family, she worked as a journalist, but struggled for success until she created the Wombles in the late 1960s.

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Elisabeth Beresford (1926–2010) was a British journalist and writer. The journalist was born in Paris. Languages used include English and French.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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