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Albus Dumbledore crowned as 'favourite fiction professor' by teachers

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'Albus Dumbledore' has topped the list of favourite teacher from the world of fiction.

In a poll by the Times Educational Supplement, the real-life tutors chose their role model to be 'Harry Potter's' headmaster, who's character in the accalimed novel series is described as "a very wise man" by author J.K.Rowling, the Independent reported.

The list was sprinkled with characters from the world of fiction, who were shown to have inspired and brought out the creativity in their pupils.

Meanwhile, Miss Honey from the 1996 film 'Matilda' secured the 2nd position.

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First Published: Jul 25 2014 | 6:06 PM IST

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