Hugo Charteris | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Hugo Francis Guy Charteris 11 December 1922 26 Catherine Street, Victoria, London, England |
| Died | 20 December 1970 (aged 48) Elvington, North Yorkshire, England |
| Spouse(s) | Virginia Mary Forbes Adam (m. 1948) |
| Children | 5 |
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| Relatives | Laura Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (sister) Ann Fleming (sister) Ian Fleming (brother-in-law) Martin Charteris (cousin) Francis Charteris |
| Residence | Stanway House |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Oxford |
| Occupation | novelist, journalist, screenwriter |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1944 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Scots Guards |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Hugo Francis Guy Charteris MC (11 December 1922 – 20 December 1970) was a noted British novelist and screenwriter, the author of nine novels, 17 television screenplays and numerous children's books and short stories.