John Betjeman
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John Betjeman
Summary
John Betjeman is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on August 28, 1906[3]. He died in Cornwall[4]. He died on May 19, 1984[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], journalist[8], literary critic[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,403 views/month, #6,786 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in London[2], John Betjeman…
- John Betjeman passed away in Cornwall[4].
- John Betjeman was born on August 28, 1906[3].
- John Betjeman died on May 19, 1984[5].
- Burial took place at St Enodoc's Church, Trebetherick[12].
- John Betjeman's father was Ernest Edward Betjemann[13].
- John Betjeman's mother was Mabel Bessie Dawson[14].
- John Betjeman was married to Penelope Chetwode[15].
- A child of John Betjeman was Candida Lycett Green[16].
- A child of John Betjeman was Paul Betjeman[17].
- John Betjeman held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
- John Betjeman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
- British English was John Betjeman's native language[20].
- John Betjeman worked as a poet[6].
- John Betjeman's professions included translator[7].
- John Betjeman's professions included journalist[8].
- John Betjeman worked as a literary critic[9].
- John Betjeman's professions included screenwriter[10].
- John Betjeman worked as a television presenter[21].
- John Betjeman held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[22].
- John Betjeman's education included a stint at Magdalen College[23].
- John Betjeman's education included a stint at Dragon School[24].
- John Betjeman was educated at Highgate School[25].
- John Betjeman's education included a stint at Marlborough College[26].
- John Betjeman's education included a stint at Byron House School[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1906-08-28[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1984-05-19[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 344cd91a-3714-49de-8e2d-e282a008a839[32]
Body
Origins and Family
John Betjeman's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on August 28, 1906[3]. His father was Ernest Edward Betjemann[13]. His mother was Mabel Bessie Dawson[14]. British English was his native language[20].
Education
Educated at Magdalen College[23], a college of the University of Oxford[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1458[35]; Dragon School[24], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1877[38], headquartered in Oxford[39]; Highgate School[25], an independent school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1565[42]; Marlborough College[26], an independent school[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1843[45]; and Byron House School[27], an independent school[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1897[48].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], journalist[8], literary critic[9], screenwriter[10], and television presenter[21]. John Betjeman held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[49], a grade of an order[50], in United Kingdom[51]; King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[52], a poetry award[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1933[55]; Albert Medal[56], a medallion[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1864[59]; Knight Bachelor[60], a title of honor[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1300[63]; Russell Loines Award for Poetry[64], a poetry award[65]; and Heinemann Award[66], a literary award[67], in United Kingdom[68].
Personal Life
Among John Betjeman's spouses was Penelope Chetwode[15]. Children include Candida Lycett Green[16], a journalist[69], 1942–2014[70], of United Kingdom[71] and Paul Betjeman[17]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[72].
Death and Burial
John Betjeman died on May 19, 1984[5]. He died in Cornwall[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[73]. Burial took place at St Enodoc's Church, Trebetherick[12].
Why It Matters
John Betjeman ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,403 views/month, #6,786 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
FAQs
Where was John Betjeman born?
John Betjeman was born in London[2].
Where did John Betjeman die?
John Betjeman died in Cornwall[4].
Who were John Betjeman's parents?
John Betjeman's father was Ernest Edward Betjemann[13]. John Betjeman's mother was Mabel Bessie Dawson[14].
Who was John Betjeman married to?
John Betjeman's spouses include Penelope Chetwode[15].
What did John Betjeman do for work?
John Betjeman worked as poet[6], translator[7], journalist[8], literary critic[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did John Betjeman go to school?
John Betjeman was educated at Magdalen College[23], Dragon School[24], Highgate School[25], and Marlborough College[26].
What awards did John Betjeman receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[49], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[52], Albert Medal[56], and Knight Bachelor[60].