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Alan Hillgarth
British writer (1899-1978) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 78
Captain Alan Hugh Hillgarth was a British adventure novelist and member of the intelligence services, perhaps best known for his activities in Spain during and after the Spanish Civil War.
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About this person
Hillgarth appears as one of the actual historical figures in C. J. Sansom's 2006 novel, Winter in Madrid, and also in María Dueñas's 2009 novel, El tiempo entre costuras, as well its Spanish-language 2013 television adaptation.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1978 · aged 78
