Jon Silkin

Jon Silkin (2 December 1930 – 25 November 1997) was a British poet. He was also the founder of Stand magazine in 1952.

This article is about the poet. For the politician, see John Silkin.

Jon Silkin
Born(1930-12-02)2 December 1930
London, England
Died25 November 1997(1997-11-25) (aged 66)
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
EducationWycliffe College; Dulwich College
Alma materUniversity of Leeds
OccupationPoet
Known forFounder of Stand magazine
Parent(s)Joseph Silkin and Doris Rubenstein
RelativesLewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin (uncle)
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