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Christopher Sykes

British writer (1907-1986) · Writers · Died at 79

Christopher Hugh Sykes was an English writer. Born into the northern English landowning Sykes family of Sledmere, he was the second son of the diplomat Sir Mark Sykes (1879-1919), and his wife, Edith. His sister was Angela Sykes, the sculptor.

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His politician uncle, also Christopher Sykes, was, for a time, a close friend of Edward VII.

Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1986 · aged 79