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H. E. Bates

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

May 16, 1905(68)

Day of Death

January 28, 1974

Place of Birth

Northamptonshire, England, UK

Also Known As

H.E. BatesHerbert Ernest Bates

H. E. Bates

Writing

Biography

Herbert Ernest Bates CBE (16 May 1905 – 29 January 1974), better known as H. E. Bates, was an English writer of novels and short stories. His best-known works include Love for Lydia, The Darling Buds of May, and My Uncle Silas.