Anthony Sampson
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Anthony Terrell Seward Sampson (3 August 1926 – 18 December 2004) was a British writer and journalist. His most notable and successful book was Anatomy of Britain, which was published in 1962[1] and was followed by five more "Anatomies", updating the original book under various titles. He was the grandson of the linguist John Sampson, of whom he wrote a biography, The Scholar Gypsy: The Quest For A Family Secret (1997).[2] He also gave Nelson Mandela advice on Mandela's famous 1964 defence speech at the trial which led to his conviction for life.
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Anthony Sampson | |
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Born | Anthony Terrell Seward Sampson (1926-08-03)3 August 1926 Billingham, County Durham |
Died | 18 December 2004(2004-12-18) (aged 78) |
Nationality | English |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, biographer |
Known for | Mandela: The Authorised Biography |
Spouse | Sally Sampson (1965–2004) |
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