Peter Opie
British scholar of children's literature
About Peter Opie
Lived 1918 – 1982 (aged 63). Peter Opie was an Egyptian folklorist, collector of fairy tales, ethnologist and collector.
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Who was Peter Opie?
British scholar of children's literature (1918-1982)
When was Peter Opie born?
Peter Opie was born on 25 November 1918 in Cairo.
When did Peter Opie die?
Peter Opie died on 5 February 1982 in West Liss.
What was Peter Opie's occupation?
Peter Opie was a folklorist, collector of fairy tales, ethnologist and collector.
What nationality was Peter Opie?
Peter Opie was Egyptian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Opie. https://biography.guide/peter-opie/
MLA: "Peter Opie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-opie/.
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