John Cairncross

John Cairncross (1913–1995) was a British writer, intelligence officer and double agent.

John Cairncross in brief

Born
1913
Died
1995
Known for
writer,intelligence officer,double agent,translator,university teacher,literary critic,official,literary historian
Place of birth
Lesmahagow

Overview

Born at Lesmahagow in 1913, died at England in 1995.

In detail

John Cairncross studied at University of Glasgow, Trinity College and Hamilton Academy. the recorded working language is French and English.

The field of work recorded is politics, literary studies and history of literature.

Employment is recorded with Secret Intelligence Service, Civil Service and Case Western Reserve University. Membership is recorded of Cambridge Five and Travellers Club.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Cairncross”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q528192: John Cairncross

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