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1870 – 1953Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)Died 16 July 1953, aged 82Hilaire Belloc was a Franco-English writer and historian known for his light verse, essays, and Catholic apologetics, as well as his close collaboration and friendship with G. K. Chesterton. He was also a Member of Parliament earlier in his career. His prolific output spanned poetry, travel writing, and polemical history.