It’s L.M. Montgomery’s birthday today. She was born on 147 years ago on November 30, 1874. To celebrate the anniversary of Montgomery’s birth, here are five facts about her:
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Born Lucy Maud Montgomery, she preferred her middle name “Maud” over her first name.
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L.M. Montgomery contracted influenza during the 1918 flu pandemic and was seriously ill with the disease.
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During her childhood, L.M. Montgomery had two imaginary friends, Katie Maurice and Lucy Gray, who helped her cope with her loneliness and solitude.
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L.M. Montgomery experienced a deep emotional and spiritual connection in nature, which she described as “the flash.”
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In 1935, King George V appointed L.M. Montgomery as an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). This British order of chivalry honored her contributions to literature.
Photograph of L.M. Montgomery, ca. 1935. Library and Archives Canada, Public Domain.
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Created November 30, 2021.
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