Robert Fisk
English writer and journalist
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About Robert Fisk
Robert Fisk was a British writer and journalist who became known for his work as an international correspondent. He dedicated many years of his life towards reporting on wars and conflicts in countries such as Algeria, Lebanon, Syria, Kosovo, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Bosnia. He had previously been a columnist for Sunday Times before moving to The Times where he started his work as a correspondent. He gained notoriety for interviewing Osama bin Laden thrice.
Personal Life
He was born to William Fisk, a First World War veteran and a Maidstone Corporation treasurer. For 12 years, Fisk was married to Lara Marlowe, also a journalist. They went their separate ways in 2006. He is a fluent Arabic speaker.
Achievements
He was honoured with the Jacob’s Award, Amnesty International Press Awards, Lannan Cultural Freedom Prize and the British Press Awards during his lifetime.
Death
He passed away from a stroke on October 30, 2020, at 74 years old.
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Robert Fisk was a famous English writer and journalist, who was born on July 12, 1946. As a person born on this date, Robert Fisk is listed in our database as the 74th most popular celebrity for the day (July 12) and the 171st most popular for the year (1946).
People born on July 12 fall under the Zodiac sign of Cancer, the Crab. Robert Fisk is the 2307th most popular Cancer.
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