Basil Macdonald Hastings

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Basil Macdonald Hastings
Basil Macdonald Hastings circa 1927.jpg
Hastings circa 1927
Born(1881-09-20)20 September 1881
Southwark, London, England
Died21 February 1928(1928-02-21) (aged 46)
Southwark, London, England
OccupationAuthor, journalist, and playwright
ChildrenMacdonald Hastings

Basil MacDonald Hastings (20 September 1881 – 21 February 1928) was an English author, journalist, and playwright.[1]

Biography[]

He was born on 20 September 1881 in Southwark, London, England.[2] He died on 21 February 1928 in Southwark, London after a "lengthy illness" at age 46.[3][1] His son was a journalist and author (Douglas Edward) Macdonald Hastings, and his grandson is a journalist, author and historian Max Hastings.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Basil MacD. Hastings. Playwright Dies at 46, Aware of Doom, but Always Was Cheerful". The New York Times. Associated Press. February 22, 1928. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  2. ^ "Search Results for England & Wales Births 1837-2006". www.findmypast.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  3. ^ "Search Results for England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007". www.findmypast.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-19.

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