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Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter was born in
South Kensington, London in 1866. Educated at home by a succession of
governesses, she had little opportunity to mix with other children. Even
Potter's younger brother, Bertram, was rarely at home; he was sent to
boarding school, leaving Beatrix alone with her pet animals. She had frogs
and newts and even a pet bat. She also had two rabbits -- the first was
Benjamin, whom she described as "an impudent, cheeky little thing", while
the second was Peter, whom she took everywhere with her, even on the
occasional outings, on a little lead. Potter would watch these animals for
hours on end, sketching them. Gradually the sketches became better and
better, developing her talents from an early age.
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