John Cornford

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1915 – 1936

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Who was John Cornford?

Rupert John Cornford was an English poet and communist. He was the son of F. M. Cornford and Frances Cornford, née Darwin, and a great-grandson of Charles Darwin. He was killed in uncertain circumstances serving with the International Brigade at Lopera, near Córdoba during the Spanish Civil War.

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Born
Dec 27, 1915
Cambridge
Also known as
  • Rupert John Cornford
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Nationality
  • England
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  • Trinity College, Cambridge
Died
Dec 28, 1936

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on July 23, 2013

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