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Robert Julian Yeatman

1897–1968

A sharp British humorist best remembered for turning schoolbook history inside out with wit, mischief, and perfect comic timing. His most famous work, written with W. C. Sellar, has delighted generations of readers who like their facts served with satire.

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1066 and all that : A memorable history of England, comprising all the parts you can remember, including 103 good things, 5 bad kings and 2 genuine dates

1066 and all that : A memorable history of England, comprising all the parts you can remember, including 103 good things, 5 bad kings and 2 genuine dates

by Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman

About the author

Born in London in 1897, R. J. Yeatman was a British writer and humorist who became known for his work for Punch. He is most closely associated with 1066 and All That (1930), the wildly funny parody of English history he wrote with W. C. Sellar.

That book’s mock-serious style and memorable jokes helped make it a lasting comic classic. Yeatman’s writing has an easy, playful intelligence that still feels fresh, especially for readers who enjoy literary parody and gently outrageous versions of the past.

He died in 1968. Reliable image sources located during this search did not provide a clear, usable portrait, so no profile image is included.