Ian Fleming
Ian Fleming | |
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 Fleming in 1958 | |
| Born | Ian Lancaster Fleming 28 May 1908 Mayfair, London, England |
| Died | 12 August 1964 (aged 56) Canterbury, Kent, England |
| Occupation | Novelist, journalist, naval intelligence officer |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Eton College, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, University of Geneva |
| Period | 1953–1964 |
| Genre | Spy fiction, thriller |
| Notable works | James Bond series, Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang |
| Spouse | Ann Charteris (m. 1952) |
| Children | Caspar Fleming |
| Relatives | Peter Fleming (brother) |
| Signature | File:Ian Fleming Signature.svg |
Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964) was a British author, journalist, and naval intelligence officer best known for his James Bond series of spy fiction novels. Fleming's works have had a significant impact on the spy fiction genre and have been adapted into numerous films.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Fleming was born in Mayfair, London, to Valentine Fleming and Evelyn St. Croix Fleming. He was the younger brother of the travel writer Peter Fleming. He was educated at Eton College, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and the University of Geneva.
Career[edit | edit source]
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During World War II, Fleming served as a naval intelligence officer in the Royal Navy, where he was involved in planning Operation Goldeneye and other intelligence operations. His experiences in the Naval Intelligence Division provided much of the background for his James Bond novels.
Writing[edit | edit source]
Fleming's first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, was published in 1953. The series includes notable titles such as Live and Let Die, Moonraker, and Goldfinger. In addition to the Bond series, Fleming wrote the children's book Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Fleming married Ann Charteris in 1952, and they had one son, Caspar Fleming. He spent much of his later life at his estate, Goldeneye, in Jamaica.
Death[edit | edit source]
Ian Fleming died of a heart attack on 12 August 1964 in Canterbury, Kent, at the age of 56.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Fleming's James Bond series has left a lasting legacy in both literature and film. The character of James Bond has become an iconic figure in popular culture, and the film adaptations continue to be highly successful.
See also[edit | edit source]
- James Bond (literary character)
- List of James Bond novels and stories
- James Bond in film
- Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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