About Owen John
Lived 1918 – 1995 (aged 76). Owen John was a British writer.
Leonard Owen-John (1 May 1918 – 23 January 1995) was a Welsh author of spy fiction who is mostly remembered for his series of novels starring the Russian-born MI-6 agent Haggai Godin.
Praised by his comparatively realistic approach to the world of espionage, he has been called by critics "a master of the double cross".
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Who was Owen John?
Welsh author
When was Owen John born?
Owen John was born on 1 May 1918 in Wales.
When did Owen John die?
Owen John died on 23 January 1995 in Swansea.
What was Owen John's occupation?
Owen John was a writer.
What nationality was Owen John?
Owen John was British.
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