About John Sandes
Lived 1863 – 1938 (aged 75). John Sandes was an Australian journalist.
John Sandes (26 February 1863 – 29 November 1938) was an Australian poet, journalist and author.
Early life Sandes was born in Cork, Ireland, the son of the Rev. Samuel Dickson Sandes, and his wife Sophia Julia, née Besnard. John Sandes was taken to England in 1872 and educated at King's College London, Trinity College in Stratford-upon-Avon, and Oxford University, where he graduated B.A. in 1885.
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Who was John Sandes?
Australian journalist and author (1863-1938)
When was John Sandes born?
John Sandes was born on 26 February 1863.
When did John Sandes die?
John Sandes died on 29 November 1938.
What was John Sandes's occupation?
John Sandes was a journalist.
What nationality was John Sandes?
John Sandes was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sandes. https://biography.guide/john-sandes/
MLA: "John Sandes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-sandes/.
Chicago: "John Sandes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-sandes/.
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