Lionel LogueLionel Loguei(A137090 works by)
(a.k.a.
Lionel George Logue)
Born:Established:26 Feb 1880Adelaide,South Australia,;Died:Ceased:12 Apr 1953London,
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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).
