David Irving

British author and Holocaust denier (born 1938)

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David John Cawdell Irving, born on 24 March 1938 in Brentwood, Essex, England, is a British essayist, journalist, writer, and biographer. He resides in London and writes in English. Irving was educated at University College London and Imperial College London. His works, which include "The rise and fall of the Luftwaffe," "German war diaries," and "Papers relating to the Allied High Command," are held in the collection of the Anne Frank House.

Irving has been convicted of Holocaust denial. He has stated that he denies millions died in gas chambers due to logistical problems, while also asserting that the Nazis killed millions of Jews. His writings have been referenced by 787 other encyclopedia articles.

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Born: 24 March 1938
Works: 63

Top works

German war diaries
Aufstand in Ungarn
Informe Leuchter
The rise and fall of the Luftwaffe
Papers relating to the Allied High Command

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Brentwood, Essex, England

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David John Cawdell Irving (born 24 March 1938) was an English writer specializing in the military history of World War II. He is the author of 30 books on the subject, including The Destruction of Dresden (1963), Hitler's War (1977), Uprising! (1981), Churchill's War (1987), and Goebbels: Mastermind of the Third Reich (1996). His work on Nazi Germany…

Known for

Dead Famous DNA — Self2014
An Independent Mind — Self2008
Hitler's War — Self2005
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. — Self1999
HARDtalk1997
Truth Sets You Free — Self1991

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Key facts

Born: David John Cawdell Irving , ( 1938-03-24 ) 24 March 1938 (age 88) , Hutton, Essex , England
Occupation: Author
Language: English German
Education: Brentwood School, Essex
Alma mater: Imperial College London University College London
Years active: 1962–present
Notable works: The Destruction of Dresden The Mare's Nest Hitler's War
Spouse: María del Pilar Stuyck ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1961 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1981 )
Partner: Bente Hogh (since 1992)

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Instance of: human
Family name: Irving
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Place of birth: Brentwood
Occupation: opinion journalist
Languages spoken: English language
Official website: www.fpp.co.uk
Image: David Irving 1.jpg
Residence: London
Convicted of: Holocaust denial

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date of birth: 1938-03-24
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writing language: English language
name in native language: David Irving
birth name: David John Cawdell Irving
has works in the collection: Anne Frank House

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Encyclopedic overview

David John Cawdell Irving (born 24 March 1938) is an English author who has written on the military and political history of the Second World War, especially Nazi Germany. He was found to be a Holocaust denier in a British court in 2000 as a result of a failed libel case.

Irving's works include The Destruction of Dresden (1963), Hitler's War (1977), Churchill's War (1987) and Goebbels: Mastermind of the Third Reich (1996). In his works, he falsely claimed that Adolf Hitler did not know of the extermination of Jews, or, if he did, he opposed it. Irving's negationist claims and views of German war crimes (and Hitler's responsibility for them) were denounced by historians.

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