Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, foreign correspondent, broadcaster |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 09/08/1944 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | Cleveleys, Lancashire, England, UK |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | John Cody Fidler-Simpson |
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| Known For | BBC World Affairs Editor; long-time BBC foreign correspondent |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Magdalene College, Cambridge |
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| Field of Study | English |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Adele Kruger |
| Marriage Year | 1996 |
| Children | 1 |
Relationships & More
| Past Relationship | Previously married to Diane Jean Petteys |
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Family
| Children | 1 |
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Career
| Current/Former Role | World affairs editor at BBC News |
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| Notable Works | Crimewatch UK; BBC World News America; Afghanistan: 12 Years of Violence |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Holds dual British-Irish citizenship | |
| 2. Was editor of Granta magazine at Cambridge | |
| 3. Has interviewed many world leaders |