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