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About Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson is a British journalist, historian, speechwriter, and novelist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential authors and intellectuals of his day. He rose to fame in the 1950s, working as a journalist for the political magazine named New Statesman. He later worked as an editor of the said magazine.
Paul Johnson’s popular works
Although he is most known for his historical works, his books cover a wide range of areas including religion, travel, art and architecture. Some of his most popular works are:
- “A History of Christianity"
- “The Highland Jaunt Collins"
- “The Vanished Landscape"
- “A History of the American People"
- “Modern Times: A History of the World from the 1920s to the 1980s"
Family
He was born to William Aloysius Johnson and Anne Johnson
He married Marigold Hunt in 1957.
He has two children namely Luke Johnson, and Daniel Johnson. His children are also prominent, with the latter being the founder of the cultural and political magazine called Standpoint.
Alma mater
- Stonyhurst College
- Magdalen College
Achievements
In 2006, President George W. Bush awarded him with one of the country’s highest accolades, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Trivia
In 2016 he was honored with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his contributions to literature.
In 2020, Johnson released a memoir entitled “Brief Lives Hutchinson”.
He is also noted for working as a watercolorist.
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F.A.Q. about Paul Johnson
When is his birthday?
Paul Johnson's birthday is on November 2, 1928.
In how many days is his birthday?
Paul's birthday is in 198 days
How old is he?
He is 95 years old.
Where is Paul from?
He was born in Manchester, England, UK.