Beatrix Potter, beloved author, artist, and conservationist, passed away on December 22nd, 1943, at the age of 77. Born in London in 1866, Potter attended private schools and grew up with a passion for nature and animals, much of which can be seen in her beloved stories. She wrote and illustrated works such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902), The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (1908), and The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher (1906). Her books, now considered classics, have been translated into more than 20 languages and have sold millions of copies. Potter was relentless in her conservation efforts, including protecting thousands of acres of farmland from commercialism and development. In 1930, she purchased and developed Hill Top Farm in England’s Lake District. Potter was also a farmer and expert mycologist, an avid horse rider, and a sheep breeder. Her accomplishments and contributions to the literary and conservation worlds are celebrated and remembered by generations of admirers throughout the world.