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John Betjeman
Sir John Betjeman is an English poet, writer and broadcaster. He was Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death. He is a founding member of the Victorian Society and an ardent advocate of Victorian architecture, helping to save St Pancras station from destruction. He started his career as a journalist and ended it as one of the most famous English poets and a favorite on British television.
BornJohn Betjemann, August 28, 1906, Lissenden Gardens, London, England
DiedMay 19, 1984, Trebetherick, Cornwall, England
Domestic partnerLady Elizabeth Cavendish
Children2 including Candida Lycett Green
EducationMarlborough College
Alma materMagdalen College, Oxford
OccupationPoet, writer, broadcaster
MonarchElizabeth II
Preceded byCecil Day-Lewis
Succeeded byTed Hughes

About John Betjeman

Poet John Betjeman was born on August 28, 1906 in England (He dies at the age of 77, on May 19, 1984).

Summoned By Bells and New Bats In Old Belfries are two pieces by a twentieth-century British poet and journalist. In addition, he was one of the founders of the Victorian Society.

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John Betjeman before becoming famous

John Betjeman was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden), and 1906 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Horse (馬).

His family ran a business that made Victorian-style furniture and decorations for the home.

Achievement of John Betjeman

Following the release of High and Low, his eighth collection of poems, in 1966, he was named Poet Laureate of England in 1972.

John Betjeman's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Penelope Chetwode and they had two children together.

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He despised his Oxford University teacher, Children's Author C.S. Lewis, for doubting his ability to succeed academically; in fact, Betjeman failed his courses and dropped out.

John Betjeman Income & Net worth

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Latest information about John Betjeman updated on March 18 2023.