Stevenson, Robert Louis b. November 13, 1850 d. December 3, 1894 Author. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he, like many adolescents before him, he attempted to establish his life work by attending Edinburgh University pursuing the wrong vocation. While studying engineering, Stevenson soon realized writing was his real passion. However, he was handicapped by being frail and tubercular. Although many remember him merely as a childrens book writer because of "Treasure Island," he was, however, a prolific writer with many novels, Essays and not least of all...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield) Cause of death: Cerebral hemorrhage Stevenson Family Estate Grounds, Vailima, Tuamasaga, Samoa
b. November 13, 1850 d. December 3, 1894