Sir Alan Patrick Herbert CH, was an English humorist, novelist, playwright, law reformist, and, from 1935 to 1950, an independent Member of Parliament for Oxford University. Born in Ashtead, Surrey, he attended Winchester College and New College, Oxford, receiving a starred first in jurisprudence in 1914. Wikipedia
Born: September 24, 1890, England, United Kingdom
Died: November 11, 1971 (age 81 years), London, United Kingdom
Children: Jocelyn Herbert, Crystal Hale, Crystal Herbert, John Herbert, Lavender Herbert
Education: Winchester College, New College
Spouse: Gwendolyn Harriet Quilter (m. 1914–1971)
Plays: Bless the Bride