John Betjeman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Betjeman

English poet, writer and broadcaster

Date of Birth: 28-Aug-1906

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 19-May-1984

Profession: screenwriter, poet, translator, television presenter, journalist, literary critic

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Sir John Betjeman (; 28 August 1906 – 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer, and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a "poet and hack".
He was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1972 until his death. He was a founding member of the Victorian Society and a passionate defender of Victorian architecture.
He began his career as a journalist and ended it as one of the most popular British Poets Laureate and a much-loved figure on British television.