| Full Name |
James Herriot |
| Date of Birth |
03 October 1916 |
| Place of Birth |
Overtown, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Date of Death |
23 February 1995 |
| Place of Death |
Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
British |
| Education |
Glasgow Veterinary College |
| Profession |
Veterinarian, Author |
| Years of Activity |
1940 - 1970s (veterinary practice), 1970 - 1995 (writing) |
| Brief Information |
James Herriot was the pen name of James Alfred Wight, a Scottish veterinarian and author. He is best known for his series of autobiographical books detailing his experiences as a veterinary surgeon in the Yorkshire Dales. These books, such as "All Creatures Great and Small," brought his heartwarming and often humorous accounts of animal care to a global audience. |