Jack Sylvester b. 27 July 1894

Also known as John Sylvester, John William Sylvester, John Julius Sylvester, William Creswick Sylvester
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Mid 20th century English-born Sydney political activist, editor and cartoonist.
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Name
Jack Sylvester
Also known as:
  • John Sylvester
  • John William Sylvester
  • John Julius Sylvester
  • William Creswick Sylvester (Name on WWII nominal roll.)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Unionist (ANZSIC code: 9552)
  • Editor (ANZSIC code: 5412)
Birth date
27 July 1894
Birth place
Enfield, London, England, UK
Death date
2 August 1965
Death place
Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales
Active Period
  • c.1925 - c.1965
  • 1933 - 1934
Arrival
  • 1925
Residence
  • c.1927 - c.1965 24 Waterview Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales
Cultural Heritage
  • English
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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