L. Frank Baum
American author
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About L. Frank Baum
L. Frank Baum is an author best known for “The Wizard of Oz” and “Return to Oz”.
Personal
L. Frank Baum was known for his wide variety of hobbies and passions. He had plenty of creativity and an outgoing personality. He enjoyed breeding fancy chickens, selling fireworks, dressing up as Santa Claus in addition to writing children’s fantasy books.
Highlights
In 1900, Baum published “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” which was the best-selling children’s book for 2 years. He went on to publish 13 more books based around the characters in Oz. He wrote dozens of other books but none enjoyed the success that “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” had. He financed large stage productions which put him in financially dire straights. He sold the “Oz” rights in order to pay his debts.
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F.A.Q. about L. Frank Baum
When is his birthday?
L. Frank Baum's birthday is on May 15, 1856.
In how many days is his birthday?
L. Frank Baum's birthday is in 56 days
How old was L. Frank Baum when he died?
He was 62 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 6, 1919.
How old would he be today?
L. Frank Baum would be 166 years old if he was alive today.
Where was L. Frank Baum from?
He was born in Chittenango, New York, U.S..