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1882 – 1956A.A. Milne (1882-1956)Died 31 January 1956, aged 74English author best known for creating Winnie-the-Pooh, based on stories he told his son Christopher Robin. He was also a successful playwright and essayist before turning to children's literature. He died at his home in Sussex, England.