Adamson, George b. February 3, 1906 d. August 20, 1989 Scientist. Along with his wife Joy Adamson, the couple are best known for being the basis of the motion picture "Born Free", a film about how they raised a lion cub. An author of several books, he was also a well-known safari hunter and senior game warden in Kenya. It is in this role that he criticized government officials of Kenya regarding their lackadaisical approach to stopping poachers. He was shot and killed on...[Read More] (Bio by: John Sheets) George Adamson Gravesite, Kora National Park, Coast, Kenya Plot: Cremated, ashes interred next to the grave of Boy The Lion
b. February 3, 1906 d. August 20, 1989