Jim Corbett
Edward James Corbett CIE VD (25 July 1875 – 19 April 1955) was an Indian-born British hunter, tracker, naturalist and author. He was frequently called upon by the Government of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh to kill man-eating tigers and leopards that were attacking people in the nearby villages of the Kumaon and Garhwal Divisions. He recounted his hunts and experiences in books like Man-Eaters of Kumaon, which enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success. He was also an avid photographer and spoke out for the need to protect India's wildlife from extermination.
Jim Corbett CIE VD | |
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| Born | Edward James Corbett 25 July 1875 Nainital, North-Western Provinces, British India |
| Died | 19 April 1955 (aged 79) Nyeri, Colony of Kenya |
| Resting place | Saint Peter's Cemetery, Nyeri, Kenya |
| Nationality | British |
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