1. John Beaumont (1583-1660): This John Beaumont was an English lawyer and poet, known for his poetry, primarily:
* "Bosworth Field," a dramatic poem about the Battle of Bosworth Field, which marked the end of the Wars of the Roses.
* "The Poems of John Beaumont," a collection of his works published posthumously.
2. John Beaumont (born 1931): This John Beaumont is a British author known for writing thriller novels, particularly those featuring the character "The Spy Who Came In From The Cold." He's often considered a "ghostwriter" for the popular spy fiction series. Some of his works include:
* "The Spy Who Came In From The Cold" (1963), a novel that was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film.
* "The Looking Glass War" (1965)
* "The Honourable Schoolboy" (1977)
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