Friederike Victoria "Joy" Adamson was a naturalist, artist and author. Her book, Born Free, describes her experiences raising a lion cub named Elsa. Born Free was printed in several languages and made into an Academy Award–winning movie of the same name. In 1977, she was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art.
Joy Adamson
Naturalist, artist and author
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Naturalist, artist and author
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Joy Adamson naturalist, artist and author, known for naturalist, artist and author, died on 1980-01-03. Friederike Victoria "Joy" Adamson was a naturalist, artist and author.
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- When was Joy Adamson born?
- Joy Adamson was born on 1910-01-03.
- What is Joy Adamson known for?
- Naturalist, artist and author
- What historical events involved Joy Adamson?
- Joy Adamson was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Joy Adamson dies.
- When did Joy Adamson die?
- Joy Adamson died on 1980-01-01.