About Antonia Ridge
Lived 1895 – 1981 (aged 85). Antonia Ridge was a Dutch and British writer, playwright and radio personality.
Antonia Florence Ridge (7 October 1895 – 18 June 1981) was a Dutch-born writer and broadcaster, who wrote the English lyrics for Friedrich-Wilhelm Möller's popular song, "The Happy Wanderer" (originally "" or ""), and others of his works.
She wrote fiction and non-fiction, for adults and children. She scripted and read plays for BBC Radio's Children's Hour. Her non-fiction works include a biography of the botanical artist, Pierre-Joseph Redouté, and For Love of a Rose, a biography of the rose-growing Meilland family. Some of her works were collaborations with the Dutch author .
She appeared as a castaway on the BBC Radio programme Desert Island Discs on 25 January 1960.
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Who was Antonia Ridge?
writer and broadcaster (1895-1981)
When was Antonia Ridge born?
Antonia Ridge was born on 7 October 1895 in Netherlands.
When did Antonia Ridge die?
Antonia Ridge died on 18 June 1981.
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Antonia Ridge was a writer, playwright and radio personality.
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Antonia Ridge was Dutch and British.
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