Scottish historian and orientalist (1909–2006).
Born March 14th, 1909 in Ceres.
Died October 24th, 2006 at 97 years old in Edinburgh. [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