John Wren
John Wren | |
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Wren c. 1919 | |
| Born | 3 April 1871 Collingwood, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 26 October 1953 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Bookmaker, newspaper owner, sports promoter |
| Years active | 1890s−1950 |
| Known for | Businessman and underworld figure |
John Wren (3 April 1871 – 26 October 1953) was an Australian bookmaker, boxing and wrestling promoter, Irish nationalist, land speculator, newspaper owner, racecourse and racehorse owner, soldier, pro-conscriptionist and theatre owner. He became a legendary figure thanks mainly to a fictionalised account of his life in Frank Hardy's novel Power Without Glory, which was also made into a television series. After his death in 1953, Wren was buried at Boroondara Cemetery in Kew, Victoria.