Biography
Sir Laurens Jan van der Post, (13 December 1906 β 15 December 1996) was a South African Afrikaner writer, farmer, soldier, educator, journalist, humanitarian, philosopher, explorer and conservationist. He was noted for his interest in Jungianism and the Kalahari Bushmen, his experiences during World War II, as well as his relationships with notable figures such as the future King Charles III and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. After his death, there was controversy over claims that he had exaggerated many aspects of his life, as well as his sexual abuse and impregnation of a 14-year-old girl.
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1906-12-13
Deathday1996-12-15 (90 years old)
Birth PlacePhilippolis, South Africa
RelativesPrince William, Prince of Wales, William, Prince of Wales
CitizenshipsSouth Africa
AwardsCommander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, Knight Bachelor
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