J. B. Malone, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

J. B. Malone

Irish hill walker and author

Date of Birth: 13-Dec-1913

Place of Birth: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 17-Oct-1989

Profession: writer, cartographer, journalist

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

John James Bernard (J.B.) Malone (December 13, 1913 – October 17, 1989) was an Irish hill-walking enthusiast who popularised the pastime through his television programmes and books.
He was responsible for the establishment of the Wicklow Way as a recognised walking trail, having first proposed it in 1966.