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A. A. Milne

British author known for creating Winnie-the-Pooh (1882-1956)

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British author known for creating Winnie-the-Pooh (1882-1956)

Born in

London

Born

January 18, 1882

Zodiac

Capricorn

27,041

days lived

74

age at death

Born
January 18, 1882 in 🇬🇧London
Died
January 31, 1956 in Hartfield (aged 74)
Zodiac
♑︎Capricorn·horse 🐎
Updated Jul 2026

About

Alan Alexander Milne was an English writer best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh, as well as children's poetry. Milne was primarily a playwright before the huge success of Winnie-the-Pooh overshadowed his previous work. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in the First World War and as a captain in the Home Guard in the Second World War.

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Sun Sign

Capricorn♑︎

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Moon Sign

Capricorn♑︎

Dominant Element

Earth

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Planetary positions calculated for January 18, 1882

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1956
Day 27,040
Age 74

Death of A.A. Milne

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96%
Jan 31, 1956

A.A. Milne dies in Hartfield, Sussex, England.

1934
Day 18,975
Age 51

Publication of 'Peace with Honour'

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96%
Jan 1, 1934

Milne publishes 'Peace with Honour', a pacifist work.

1926
Day 16,339
Age 44

Publication of 'Winnie-the-Pooh'

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96%
Oct 14, 1926

Publication of 'Winnie-the-Pooh', a collection of stories.

1925
Day 15,688
Age 42

Moves to Cotchford Farm

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92%
Jan 1, 1925
1924
Day 15,632
Age 42

Publication of 'When We Were Very Young'

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96%
Nov 6, 1924

Publication of 'When We Were Very Young', a book of children's verse.

1922
Day 14,592
Age 39

Publication of 'The Secret Garden' (play adaptation)

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96%
Jan 1, 1922

Milne adapts Frances Hodgson Burnett's 'The Secret Garden' for the stage.

1921
Day 14,227
Age 38

Publication of 'Mr. Pim Passes By'

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96%
Jan 1, 1921

'Mr. Pim Passes By' is published, a successful play.

1920
Day 14,094
Age 38

Birth of son, Christopher Robin Milne

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Aug 21, 1920

A.A. Milne and Daphne de Selincourt's son, Christopher Robin, is born.

1915
Day 12,035
Age 32

Joins the British Army

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96%
Jan 1, 1915

Milne joins the British Army during World War I.

1913
Day 11,456
Age 31

Marries Dorothy 'Daphne' de Selincourt

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96%
Jun 1, 1913

A.A. Milne marries Dorothy 'Daphne' de Selincourt.

1906
Day 8,748
Age 23

Assistant Editor at Punch

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96%
Jan 1, 1906

Becomes assistant editor at Punch magazine.

1903
Day 7,652
Age 20

Graduates from Cambridge University

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Jan 1, 1903

Graduates from Trinity College, Cambridge with a degree in Mathematics.

1893
Day 4,001
Age 10

Attends Westminster School

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96%
Jan 1, 1893

Attends Westminster School as a King's Scholar.

1882
Day 0
Age 0

Born in London

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96%
Jan 18, 1882

Alan Alexander Milne is born in London, England.