Lawrence Anthony

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lawrence Anthony
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Sep 17, 1950(1950-09-17)
Age	74
Date Of Death	2012-03-02
Birthplace	Johannesburg
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Gauteng
Horoscope	Virgo

Lawrence Anthony Biography

Lawrence Anthony is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on September 17, 1950 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. South African-born conservationist , award-winning author who co-wrote three bestselling novels: The Last Rhinos, Babylon’s Ark as well as The Elephant Whisperer.

He as well as Australian Animal Planet host He and Australian Animal Planet host Elissa Sursara both had prominent careers as conservationists. both had successful careers as conservationists.

Anthony’s first book Babylon’s Ark, published by Thomas Dunne Books, is the true story of the wartime rescue of the Baghdad Zoo. Babylon’s Ark has won literary awards including the Booklist Editors Choice in the category adult books for young adults, and the French 28th Prix Littéraire 30 millions d’amis literary award, popularly known as the Goncourt for animals.

Lawrence Anthony (17 September 1950 – 2 March 2012) was an international conservationist, environmentalist, explorer and bestselling author. He was the long-standing head of conservation at the Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, South Africa, and the Founder of The Earth Organization, a privately registered, independent, international conservation and environmental group with a strong scientific orientation. He was an international member of the esteemed Explorers Club of New York and a member of the National Council of the Southern Africa Association for the Advancement of Science, South Africa’s oldest scientific association.

With his wife Francoise Malby, they had two sons. He co-wrote three of his most popular books with his brother-in law, Graham Spence.

Lawrence Anthony Net Worth

Lawrence Anthony is one of the richest Novelist from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lawrence Anthony 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was Director of Conservation at an South African game reserve called Thula Thula.

He was the founder of an environmental group that was non-profit, known as The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization.

Anthony was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. In the 1920s, his grandfather, who was a miner in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England had migrated to the area to work in the gold mines. His father, who ran an insurance business, went about establishing new offices across Southern Africa; Anthony was raised in rural Rhodesia (now called Zimbabwe), Zambia, and Malawi, before settling in Zululand, South Africa.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Lawrence Anthony Dating?

According to our records, Lawrence Anthony married to Francoise Malby- Anthony. As of December 1, 2023, Lawrence Anthony’s is not dating anyone.

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In April, 2012, he was posthumously awarded honorary Doctor of Science degree by College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu- Natal.

Facts & Trivia

Lawrence Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Lawrence Anthony celebrates birthday on September 17 of every year.

What did elephants do when Lawrence died?

After his death, a group of wild elephants which he had helped rescue and rehabilitate walked up to his home on their own , and stood around in an apparent vigil for two days, before dispersing.

Who runs Thula Thula now?

EXCITING times lie ahead for Francoise Malby Anthony , charming owner and managing director of Thula Thula, the popular Empangeni game reserve and safari lodge now celebrating its 20th anniversary, and soon to launch a conservation drive involving volunteers.

Is the book The Elephant Whisperer a true story?

Lawrence Anthony was a conservationist and author known as “The Elephant Whisperer” who passed away on March 2nd. In 1999, Anthony rescued and rehabilitated a group of wild South African elephants who were deemed dangerous.

How did Lawrence Anthony make his money?

He followed his father into the insurance business, then went into real estate development. In the mid-1990s, Mr. Anthony decided to turn his hobby into a career and bought one of South Africa’s largest game sanctuaries, the 5,000-acre Thula Thula reserve.

Do elephants mourn humans?

They also mourn the loss of humans. Wild elephants congregated for a two- day vigil when “The Elephant Whisperer,” Lawrence Anthony, passed away.