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George Adamson was an English-born Kenyan wildlife conservationist and author who, along with his wife Joy, achieved international fame as the real-life models for the characters of George and Joy Adamson in the book and film Born Free. Adamson was born in Dholpur, India, in 1906. He was educated in England and served in the British Army during World War II. After the war, he moved to Kenya and began working as a game warden. In 1956, Adamson and his wife Joy began a project to raise and release a lion cub named Elsa, which had been orphaned by hunters. The project was successful, and the Adamsons wrote a book about their experience, Born Free, which was later made into a movie. Adamson continued to work as a game warden and conservationist in Kenya until his death in 1989. He wrote several books about his experiences, including My Pride and Joy and Living Free. He was also the subject of the documentary George Adamson: The Lion Man. Adamson's work in conservation and animal welfare has been recognized by the Kenyan government, which has named a wildlife sanctuary after him. He was also posthumously awarded the Order of the Golden Ark by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands.

Popular As George Alexander Graham Adamson
Occupation writer,camera_department,miscellaneous
Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 3 February 1906
Birthday 3 February
Birthplace Dholpur, India
Date of death 20 August, 1989
Died Place Kora, Kenya
Nationality India

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Who Is George Adamson's Wife?

His wife is Joy Adamson (17 January 1944 - 3 January 1980) ( her death)

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1999

He is known for his work on To Walk with Lions (1999), Born Free (1966) and An Elephant Called Slowly (1970). He was married to Joy Adamson.

1970

Separated from Joy in 1970, but spent Christmases with her. Remained devoted to her.

1962

Became friend's with Ralph Helfer the owner and trainer of the legendary African Lion Zamba while visiting the set of The Lion (1962).

1906

George Adamson was born on February 3, 1906 in Dholpur, India as George Alexander Graham Adamson.