Freya Stark (l. 1893-1993) was an English explorer, writer, and political influencer who chronicled world events, especially in the Near East, throughout the 20th century. Stark both reported on and made the news as her travels, described in her books, made her a celebrity author.
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1893 - 1993Life of explorer and writer Freya Stark.
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1912 - 1914Freya Stark attends college in London studying languages.
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1914 - 1918Freya Stark serves as a nurse in World War I.
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1927Freya Stark leaves Europe for the Near East.
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1928Freya Stark publishes her first article.
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c. 1930 - c. 1940Freya Stark travels through the Near East.
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1933Freya Stark publishes her first book, Bagdad Sketches.
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c. 1940Freya Stark founds the Brotherhood of Freedom to promote liberty and equality.
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1943Freya Stark embarks on a speaking tour of the USA.
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1947Freya Stark marries Stewart Perowne; they would later separate but never divorce.
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1951 - 1972Freya Stark continues to travel around the world and publish books.
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c. 1972 - 1993Freya Stark continues to travel and write until her death at 100 years old.
