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    Which famous author left his birthday to a friend in his will and why?

    Question #53143. Asked by gmackematix.

    TabbyTom

    It was Robert Louis Stevenson who left his birthday to a girl who had been born on Christmas Day and who therefore felt cheated of a real birthday.

    Stevenson’s birthday was November 13.

    http://robert-louis-stevenson.classic-literature.co.uk/the-letters-of-robert-louis-stevenson-volume-2/ebook-page-89.asp


    Dec 15 04, 9:16 AM

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