David Irving

Date of Birth: March 24, 1938

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

David John Cawdell Irving is a controversial British author and Holocaust denier, born on March 24, 1938, in Hutton, Essex, England. He is best known for his works on the military and political history of World War II, particularly his biographies of Adolf Hitler and other prominent Nazi leaders. Irving’s early works, such as “The Destruction of Dresden” (1963), brought him some recognition and were initially praised for their rigorous research. However, his credibility has been significantly undermined by his subsequent claims denying the Holocaust and his association with far-right groups. Irving’s most contentious work is “Hitler’s War” (1977), in which he argued that Hitler was largely unaware of the Holocaust—a claim that has been thoroughly discredited by historians. In 2000, Irving sued American historian Deborah Lipstadt and her publisher for libel after she called him a Holocaust denier. The court ruled in Lipstadt’s favor, concluding that Irving had deliberately misrepresented historical evidence.

5 Interesting Facts about David Irving

1. David Irving was once considered a reputable historian before his descent into Holocaust denial.

2. He has been banned from entering several countries, including Germany, Austria, and Canada, due to his Holocaust denial.

3. In 1996, he was declared bankrupt following the libel trial against Deborah Lipstadt.

4. Irving was arrested in Austria in 2005 and served 13 months in prison for Holocaust denial.

5. He has written over 30 books, many of which have been criticized for their historical inaccuracies.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from David Irving

1. “History is like a constantly changing tree.”

2. “The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.”

3. “I have been a professional historian for over 30 years.”

4. “History is a constantly evolving narrative.”

5. “My work has always been about uncovering the truth.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

David Irving’s highest net worth is not publicly documented, but it is believed to have been significantly reduced following his bankruptcy in 1996 and subsequent legal issues.

Children

David Irving has four children. He had twin daughters, Josephine and Jessica, with his first wife, Pilar Stuyvesant. He also has two other children from subsequent relationships.