John Davys Beresford
John Davys Beresford (1873–1947) was a British writer and biographer.
Also recorded as J. D. Beresford
John Davys Beresford
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- Born
- 1873 · Castor.
- Died
- 1947 · Bath.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Occupation
- writer · biographer
- Fields
- science fiction · horror literature · science fiction literature
- Education
- Oundle School · The King's (The Cathedral) School
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Born at Castor in 1873, died in Bath in 1947.
John Davys Beresford studied at Oundle School and The King's (The Cathedral) School. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is science fiction, horror literature and science fiction literature. Wells is recorded as an influence.
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