John Robert Colombo | |
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Born | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada | March 24, 1936
Occupation | Writer, folklorist, editor in chief, public speaker, radio and television personality |
Period | 1957–present |
Genre | Folklore, science fiction, poetry, humour, aphorisms, reference, quotations, translations, armorial bearing, Canadian native studies, almanac, maps |
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Notable awards | Harbourfront International Literary Award, Honorary doctorate in literature by York University, Member of the Order of Canada |
Spouse | Ruth Colombo (passed April 26, 2024) |
Children | 3 |
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John Robert Colombo, CM (born March 24, 1936) is a Canadian writer, editor, and poet. He has published over 200 titles, including major anthologies and reference works.