About Arthur Gavshon
Lived 1916 – 1995 (aged 78). Arthur Gavshon was a South African journalist and writer.
Arthur Leslie Gavshon (28 August 1916 – 24 July 1995) was a London-based South African journalist. He was a reporter for the Associated Press, and the author of three books of investigative journalism.
Early life Arthur Gavshon was born on 28 August 1916 in Johannesburg, South Africa. His parents were Lithuanian Jewish refugees.
Gavshon was educated at the Pretoria Boys High School. He was related to journalist Anton Harber. Helena K Gavshon in 1957, and Evelyn A Gavshon in 1960. He died on 24 July 1995 in London.
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Who was Arthur Gavshon?
South African journalist
When was Arthur Gavshon born?
Arthur Gavshon was born on 28 August 1916 in Johannesburg.
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Arthur Gavshon died on 24 July 1995 in London.
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Arthur Gavshon was a journalist and writer.
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Arthur Gavshon was South African.
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