Sir Laurens van der Post | |
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| Born | Laurens Jan van der Post 13 December 1906 |
| Died | 15 December 1996 (aged 90) London, England |
| Resting place | Philippolis, Free State, South Africa |
| Education | Grey College, Bloemfontein |
| Spouse(s) | Marjorie Edith Wendt (1928–1949) Ingaret Giffard (1949–death) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Christiaan van der Post Lammie van der Post |
Sir Laurens Jan van der Post, CBE (13 December 1906 – 15 December 1996)[1][2] 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 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.[3]
- ^ Pottiez, Jean-Marc (17 December 1996). "Obituary: Sir Laurens van der Post". The Independent. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ Lawrence Van Gelder (17 December 1996). "Laurens van der Post, 90, Dies; Thoughtful Man of Adventure". The New York Times. p. B 12. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
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