Early Years
Thubron is the son of Brigadier Gerald Thubron and of Evelyn (née Dryden), a collateral descendant of the poet John Dryden. He was born in London and educated at Eton College. Before becoming a writer he worked for five years in publishing in London and New York, and made independent documentary films that were shown on BBC television. He is married to the Shakespeare scholar, Margreta de Grazia.
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