Stephen Leacock Writer

Stephen P. H Butler Leacock, FRSC (30 December 1869 – 28 March 1944) was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humourist. Between the years 1910 and 1925, he was the most widely read English-speaking author in the world. He is known for his light humour along with criticisms of people's follies. The Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour was named in his honour.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 30, 1869
Birth name	Stephen P. H Butler Leacock
Birth place	Hampshire , Swanmore , Swankmore
Date of death	March 28, 1944
Place of death	Toronto
Education	University of Chicago University of Toronto
Education	Upper Canada College