John R. Saul
John R. Saul was a Canadian opinion journalist, columnist, writer, philosopher, investment banker and politician (born 1947). He was born at Ottawa.
Also recorded as John Ralston Saul; John Saul; Sir John Ralston Saul.
John R. Saul in brief
- Born
- 1947
- Known for
- opinion journalist,columnist,writer,philosopher,investment banker,politician
- Place of birth
- Ottawa
Overview
Born at Ottawa in 1947.
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings John Ralston Saul, John Saul and Sir John Ralston Saul. His recorded languages were French, German and English.
He married Adrienne Clarkson.
Formation and teaching
John R. Saul studied at McGill University, King's College London and Oakville Trafalgar High School. The record notes the qualification Doctor of Philosophy.
Work and production
Works recorded as notable number 5: The Unconscious Civilization, The Doubter's Companion, Baraka, The Next Best Thing and The Paradise Eater.
Recognition and collections
John R. Saul received Companion of the Order of Canada, Order of Ontario, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction, Manhae Prize and Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 1 named public collection.
The Art Institute of Chicago: 132681 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
Literature
5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.
The Life of John Saul, John Saul, 1996. Howson, John Saul, D.D. (1816–1885), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. John Saul replies, New Left Review, 1992. Spring catalogue of John Saul's new, rare and beautiful flower and garden seeds grown and imported by John Saul, Washington D.C. 1888, 1888. John Saul, 1996.
In detail
John R. Saul studied at McGill University, King's College London and Oakville Trafalgar High School. the recorded working language is French, German and English.
Residence is recorded at Toronto. Positions recorded include president. Membership is recorded of PEN International and Royal Society of Canada.
Works named in the authority record are The Unconscious Civilization, The Doubter's Companion, Baraka, The Next Best Thing and The Paradise Eater.
Distinctions recorded are Companion of the Order of Canada, Order of Ontario, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction.
Chronology
- 1947John R. Saul born at Ottawa.
Sources
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“John Ralston Saul”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q981841: John R. Saul
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