Beatrix Potter
Known For: Writing
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: July 28, 1866
Day of Death: December 22, 1943 (77 years old)
Place of Birth: Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943) was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902. Her books, including 23 Tales, have sold more than 250 million copies.