About Marjorie Pizer
Lived 1920 – 2016 (aged 95–96). Marjorie Pizer was an Australian poet and writer.
Marjorie Pizer (1920 – 4 January 2016) was an Australian poet.
Life Pizer was born in Melbourne and studied literature at the University of Melbourne from 1939, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts. Pizer began her working life as a clerk in the public service. She met and married the poet Muir Holburn (q.v.) and they left for Sydney, where they became members of the Communist Party (until the invasion of Hungary). In 1947 they set up Pinchgut Press in a spare room. She was enamoured of poetry since a young age before beginning to compose her own works.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Marjorie Pizer?
Australian poet
When was Marjorie Pizer born?
Marjorie Pizer was born in 1920 in Melbourne.
When did Marjorie Pizer die?
Marjorie Pizer died on 4 January 2016 in Cremorne.
What was Marjorie Pizer's occupation?
Marjorie Pizer was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Marjorie Pizer?
Marjorie Pizer was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marjorie Pizer. https://biography.guide/marjorie-pizer/
MLA: "Marjorie Pizer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marjorie-pizer/.
Chicago: "Marjorie Pizer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marjorie-pizer/.
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