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John Downing (photographer) was born on 17 April, 1940 in Llanelli, Wales, is a British photographer (1940–2020). Discover John Downing (photographer)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

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Occupation Photographer
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 17 April 1940
Birthday 17 April
Birthplace Llanelli, Wales
Date of death 8 April, 2020
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Nationality Wales

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John Downing (photographer) Net Worth

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1940

John Downing (17 April 1940 – 8 April 2020) was a British photographer.

Downing was born on 17 April 1940 in Llanelli, Wales.

1956

He began his career as an apprentice photographer in 1956 for the Daily Mail, staying until 1961.

1962

He then worked for the Daily Express as a freelancer from 1962 to 1964, and then as a full-time photographer until 2001.

1972

He was honored in the World Press Photo of the Year contest three times: 1972, 1978, and 1981.

1977

He was awarded British Press Photographer of the Year in 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1988, and 1989.

1984

He was the only photographer present at the Grand Brighton Hotel during an assassination attempt on Margaret Thatcher on 12 October 1984.

Downing founded the British Press Photographers Association in 1984.

1985

He became head of the photography department in 1985.

Significant events covered by Downing include the Vietnam War, the Bosnian Genocide, the Rwandan Genocide, the War in Afghanistan, and the Chernobyl disaster.

1992

He was inducted into the Order of the British Empire in 1992 for his "service to journalism".

2001

In 2001, he retired from the Daily Express and became a freelance photographer.

2020

He died on 8 April 2020 at the age of 79.