John Simpson

John Simpson was born on August 9, 1944 in England. International reporter who became famous as a longtime foreign correspondent for BBC News.
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Popular As John Simpson
Occupation Journalist
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born August 9, 1944 (England)
Birthday August 9
Town/City England
Nationality England

🌙 Zodiac

John Simpson’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

John Simpson was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

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About

International reporter who became famous as a longtime foreign correspondent for BBC News.

Before Fame

He had his first position as a Journalist as the Editor of Granta magazine in the 1960s.

Trivia

Later in his career, he served as the Editor of world affairs pieces at BBC News.

Family Life

He got married to his second wife, Adel Kruger, in 1996 after ending his 30-year relationship with Diane Jean Petteys.

Associated With

He is a longtime fixture of BBC News, which is also the case for chief correspondent Kate Adie .

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