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Patrick Leigh Fermor
British author and soldier (–)
Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor DSO OBE | |
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| Born | Patrick Michael Leigh Fermor ()11 February London, England |
| Died | 10 June () (aged&#;96) Dumbleton, England |
| Occupation | Author, scholar and soldier |
| Nationality | British |
| Genre | Travel |
| Notable works | A Time of Gifts, Abducting a General |
| Notable awards | Knight Bachelor; Distinguished Service Order; Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
| Spouse | Joan Eyres-Monsell &#; &#; (m.&#;; died&#;)&#; |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service / branch | &#;British Army |
| Years&#;of service | – |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Sir Patrick Michael Leigh FermorDSO OBE (11 February – 10 June ) was an English writer, scholar, soldier and polyglot.[1] He played a prominent role in the Cretan resist