| Code | DS/UK/18226 |
| Name | Betjeman; Sir; John (28 August 1906-19 May 1984); CBE; English poet, writer and broadcaster |
| Variations of Name | John Betjemann |
| Dates | 28 August 1906-19 May 1984 |
| Gender | Male (cisgender) |
| Place of Birth/Origin | London, England (born) |
| Relationships | Son of Mabel Dawson and Ernest Betjemann (silverware maker of Dutch descent)
Spouse of Penelope Chetwode (travel writer) |
| Biography | Sir John Betjeman CBE was an English poet, writer, and broadcaster. He was Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death. He was a founding member of The Victorian Society and a passionate defender of Victorian architecture, helping to save St Pancras railway station from demolition. He began his career as a journalist and ended it as one of the most popular British Poets Laureate and a much-loved figure on British television. |