Christopher Cornford

Who was Christopher Cornford?

Christopher Francis Cornford was a British artist and writer. He was the son of Francis Cornford, and his wife Frances Cornford. Through his mother he was a great-grandson of the naturalist Charles Darwin. His elder brother was the poet, communist, and Spanish Civil War victim John Cornford. His son is Adam Cornford, British poet, librettist, and essayist.

Christopher Francis Cornford was cremated on 19 April 1993 at Cambridge Crematorium.