British historian of classical antiquity (1904–1970).
Born March 9th, 1904 in Birkenhead. [ref]
Died April 9th, 1970 at 66 years old in Thessaloniki (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson