John Joseph Thompson Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

John Joseph Meagher Thompson was an Australian poet, writer, and radio broadcaster born in Kew, Victoria, in 1907. He studied at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School and the University of Melbourne, earning his BA in 1929. In 1954, he won the Grace Leven Prize for his poetry collection 'Thirty Poems'. After serving in the Australian Imperial Force during WWII, he worked as a war correspondent and later became a senior feature writer at the ABC. He was married to Patricia Drakeford Cole and had two sons, including film critic Peter Thompson.

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Meaning of the name - John

God is gracious

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December 20, 1907 Facts

Generation Group

John Joseph Thompson belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Kew

Place of Death: Darlinghurst

Educated At: Melbourne Church of England Grammar School | University of Melbourne

Occupation: war correspondent | poet

Spouses: Patricia Drakeford Cole

Children: Peter Thompson | Jack Thompson

Employers: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Awards Received: Grace Leven Prize for Poetry

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Astrology Analysis

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