About Jeremy Clarke
Lived 1957 – 2023 (aged 66). Jeremy Clarke was a British columnist.
Jeremy John Clarke (9 February 1957 – 21 May 2023) was a British writer best known for his 24-year stint as The Spectator's Low Life columnist.
Early life and education Born in Rochford, Essex, he was the eldest of three children of John Lewis Clarke, a bank clerk who later became a car park attendant, and Audrey Clarke (née Brice), a nurse. Clarke attended Buckhurst Hill County High School in Chigwell, where he completed two O-levels. His writing often detailed his experiences in Devon and London.
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Who was Jeremy Clarke?
Spectator magazine columnist
When was Jeremy Clarke born?
Jeremy Clarke was born on 9 February 1957 in Rochford.
When did Jeremy Clarke die?
Jeremy Clarke died on 21 May 2023 in Provence.
What was Jeremy Clarke's occupation?
Jeremy Clarke was a columnist.
What nationality was Jeremy Clarke?
Jeremy Clarke was British.
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· DBpedia: Jeremy Clarke (writer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jeremy Clarke. https://biography.guide/jeremy-clarke-columnist/
MLA: "Jeremy Clarke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jeremy-clarke-columnist/.
Chicago: "Jeremy Clarke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jeremy-clarke-columnist/.
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