Date of Birth: August 21, 1920
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Date of Death: April 20, 1996
Biography
Christopher Robin Milne was born on August 21, 1920, in Chelsea, London, England. He was the only son of author A.A. Milne and Dorothy de Sélincourt. Christopher became the basis for the character Christopher Robin in his father’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories. Despite the fame these stories brought, Christopher often felt overshadowed by the fictional character and struggled with the attention it brought him. He attended Stowe School and later studied at Trinity College, Cambridge. After serving in World War II, he attempted to live a more private life. He married Lesley de Sélincourt, his first cousin, and they had one daughter, Clare. Christopher managed a bookstore in Dartmouth for many years and authored several autobiographical works. He passed away on April 20, 1996.
5 Interesting Facts about Christopher Robin Milne
1. Christopher Robin Milne was the inspiration for the character of Christopher Robin in A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh series.
2. He served in the Royal Engineers during World War II.
3. After the war, Christopher opened and managed a bookstore called the Harbour Bookshop in Dartmouth, Devon.
4. He wrote three autobiographical books: “The Enchanted Places,” “The Path Through the Trees,” and “The Hollow on the Hill.”
5. Christopher’s daughter, Clare Milne, was born with cerebral palsy.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Christopher Robin Milne
1. “I have to thank my father for this: the world of Pooh has been a good place to grow up in.”
2. “It seemed to me almost that my father had got to where he was by climbing upon my infant shoulders.”
3. “Fame has of course its compensations, but it also brings with it many disadvantages.”
4. “I wanted to escape from them as much as possible and to live my own life.”
5. “It is hard to be a legend, particularly when one is not sure of the legend’s worth.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Christopher Robin Milne’s net worth was not widely publicized, but his family’s literary legacy ensured a comfortable lifestyle.
Children
Christopher Robin Milne had one daughter, Clare Milne, who was born with cerebral palsy.
Relevant Links
1. [Wikipedia: Christopher Robin Milne](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Robin_Milne
2. [BBC: Christopher Robin Milne Obituary](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/734500.stm
