Enid Blyton was born on August 11, 1897, in London.
Enid Blyton was born on August 11, 1897, in East Dulwich, London. She was the daughter of Thomas Carey Blyton and Theresa Mary Harrison. Growing up as the eldest of three, she developed a keen interest in reading and writing from a young age. These early interests set the stage for what would become a legendary career in children's literature.