Anne Baker (biographer)

Anne Baker MBE (née Salmond; born 14 May 1914) is a British writer of historical biographies, fundraiser and supercentenarian.

Baker was born Anne Salmond just before the outbreak of World War I, the daughter of Sir Geoffrey Salmond who later became the professional head of the Royal Air Force.

She was educated at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, and lived with her father and mother in both Egypt and India.

[2] Baker received a merit award from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) at the charity's Salisbury fundraising branch on 28 April 2017 for more than 50 years of volunteer work.

[4] Baker was awarded an MBE in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to the NSPCC.