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John Buchan(1875-1940)

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John Buchan
John Buchan was born on 26 August 1875 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He was a writer, known for The 39 Steps (1935), Thirty Nine Steps and The 39 Steps. He was married to Susan Charlotte Grosvenor. He died on 11 February 1940 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
BornAugust 26, 1875
DiedFebruary 11, 1940(64)
BornAugust 26, 1875
DiedFebruary 11, 1940(64)
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Known for

1 sheet 27 x 41
The 39 Steps
7.6
  • Writer
  • 1935
Thirty Nine Steps
  • Writer
    The 39 Steps
    • Writer
      Kenneth More in The 39 Steps (1959)
      The 39 Steps
      6.5
      • Writer
      • 1959

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      Writer

      • Nightfire (2021)
        Nightfire
        Short
        • based on the novel by
        • 2021
      • The 39 Steps
        Video Game
        • Writer
        • 2013
      • Eddie Marsan, Rupert Penry-Jones, and Lydia Leonard in The 39 Steps (2008)
        The 39 Steps
        6.3
        TV Movie
        • novel
        • 2008
      • Anthony Valentine, Tim Barlow, Robert Powell, and Gavin Richards in Hannay (1988)
        Hannay
        7.2
        TV Series
        • characters
        • 1988–1989
      • Huntingtower (1978)
        Huntingtower
        7.9
        TV Series
        • novel
        • 1978
      • David Warner, Karen Dotrice, John Mills, and Robert Powell in The Thirty Nine Steps (1978)
        The Thirty Nine Steps
        6.6
        • novel
        • 1978
      • The Three Hostages (1977)
        The Three Hostages
        TV Movie
        • novel
        • 1977
      • John Macnab (1976)
        John Macnab
        TV Series
        • novel
        • 1976
      • Isobel Black and Donald Douglas in Witch Wood (1964)
        Witch Wood
        TV Series
        • novel
        • 1964
      • Kenneth More in The 39 Steps (1959)
        The 39 Steps
        6.5
        • based upon the novel by
        • 1959
      • Huntingtower
        TV Series
        • novel
        • 1957
      • TV de Vanguarda (1952)
        TV de Vanguarda
        TV Series
        • Writer
        • 1957
      • BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
        BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
        7.7
        TV Series
        • novel
        • 1954
      • The Three Hostages
        TV Series
        • novel "The Three Hostages"
        • 1952
      • 1 sheet 27 x 41
        The 39 Steps
        7.6
        • adapted from the novel by
        • 1935
      • In-development projects at IMDbPro

      Personal details

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      • Official sites
        • Encyclopedia
        • France's national library catalogue
      • Alternative names
        • Sir John Buchan
      • Born
        • August 26, 1875
        • Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK
      • Died
        • February 11, 1940
        • Montréal, Québec, Canada
      • Spouse
        • Susan Charlotte GrosvenorJuly 15, 1907 - February 11, 1940 (his death, 4 children)
      • Children
          William Buchan
      • Relatives
          O. Douglas(Sibling)
      • Other works
        Novel: "Prester John"
      • Publicity listings
        • 1 Article

      Did you know

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      • Trivia
        Was on the Nazi list of Jewish sympathizers in England in case of a German invasion of Britain in the 1930s.
      • Quotes
        To live for a time close to great minds is the best kind of education.
      • Nicknames
        • Baron John Buchan Tweedsmuir
        • Baron Tweedsmuir

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      • When did John Buchan die?
        February 11, 1940
      • How old was John Buchan when he died?
        64 years old
      • Where did John Buchan die?
        Montréal, Québec, Canada
      • When was John Buchan born?
        August 26, 1875
      • Where was John Buchan born?
        Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK

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