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Bio

John Marion (1933-2026) Auctioneer, philanthropist. John Marion was born in Gardiner, New York, and died in San Diego, California.

Full Name

John Louis Marion

Locations

BronxNew YorkUlsterWestchester

Author's Timeline


1933

Birth

Ulster County
John Louis Marion was born in Gardiner, New York, on November 27, 1933.

1930s & 40s

Residence

Westchester County
Growing up, Mr. Marion lived in Mount Vernon, New York.

1956

Other Life Event

Bronx County
Mr. Marion studied at Fordham University and graduated in 1956.

0000

Other Life Event

New York County
Mr. Marion did graduate work at Columbia University.

1989

Literary Work

The Best of Everything: The Insider's Guide to Collecting--For Every Taste and Every Budget
Simon & Schuster
0671667831 / 978-0671667832
Nonfiction co-written with Christopher Andersen.

2026

Death

John Marion died while visiting the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, on May 6, 2026.

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