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John Simpson
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Born in Cleveleys, Lancashire
Born on 9th of July 1944
Died in 000

Born 1944 - English broadcaster and author.

Studied at Magdalene College, Cambridge. Began career as reporter and correspondent for BBC Radio. Moved to television where he has been diplomatic correspondent, political editor, diplomatic editor and world affairs editor. Known for reporting from world’s trouble-spots.

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