Lionel Logue Lionel Logue i(A137090 works by) (a.k.a. Lionel George Logue)
Born: Established: 26 Feb 1880 Adelaide, South Australia, ; Died: Ceased: 12 Apr 1953 London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,

Gender: Male
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Lionel Logue grew up in Adelaide where he studied elocution. Following World War I, he treated shell-shocked soldiers who had developed speech impediments. Logue practiced speech therapy in London; the Duke of York (later King George VI) being among his clients. Logue was a founding fellow of the College of Speech Therapists.

Logue formed a lasting friendship with George VI. Their relationship is featured in the film The King's Speech (2010).

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