Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Lloyd C Alexander

Lloyd C Alexander 1924 - 2007

Lloyd C Alexander of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA was born on January 30, 1924 in Philadelphie, Comté de Philadelphie County, and died at age 83 years old on May 17, 2007 in Drexel Hill, Delaware County. Lloyd Alexander was buried at Cimetière Arlington 2900 State Rd, in Drexel Hill.
Lloyd C Alexander
Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA 19026
January 30, 1924
Philadelphie, Comté de Philadelphie County, PA, États-Unis
May 17, 2007
Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA, 19026, États-Unis
Male
Looking for another Lloyd Alexander?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Lloyd.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Lloyd C Alexander's History: 1924 - 2007

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • Introduction

    Author. A writer of children's fantasy fiction books, he is best known for the "Chronicles of Prydain" series and won the Newbery Medal for "The High King" in 1969. Another of his novels, "The Black Cauldron", was made into a 1985 Walt Disney Studios animated motion picture. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he attended the University of Paris. His first book, "And Let the Credit Go", was published in 1955. Some of his other notable works include "My Five Tigers" (1956), "The Truthful Harp" (1967), "The Marvelous Misadventure of Sebastian" (1970), "The King's Fountain" (1971), "The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man" (1973), and "Dream-of-Jade: The Emperor's Cat" (2005). Lloyd Alexander is the author of several best selling fantasy series. His most famous works include the Chronicles of Prydain, which were inspired by Welsh mythology. He won the Newbery Medal for the fifth book in the series, "The High King." The second book of the series, "The Black Cauldron" was the basis of the Disney film, and won a Newbery Honor Award. He also wrote the Vesper Holly adventures, the Westmark trilogy, and "The Arkadians." He has written books inspired by Greek, African, Chinese and Persian mythology. He lived in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
  • 01/30
    1924

    Birthday

    January 30, 1924
    Birthdate
    Philadelphie, Comté de Philadelphie County, PA États-Unis
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33581483 Enlisted: February 2, 1943 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Messengers, Errand Boys, And Office Boys And Girls
  • 05/17
    2007

    Death

    May 17, 2007
    Death date
    cancer
    Cause of death
    Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA 19026, États-Unis
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    Cimetière Arlington 2900 State Rd, in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA 19026, États-Unis
    Burial location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Lloyd

Lloyd C Alexander
Lloyd C Alexander
wiki
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
Comments
Leave a comment
The simple act of leaving a comment shows you care.
Loading...one moment please loading spinner
Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Lloyd Alexander's Family Tree & Friends

Lloyd Alexander's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Lloyd's Friends

Friends of Lloyd Friends can be as close as family. Add Lloyd's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Lloyd Alexander Biographies

Other Alexander Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top