John Coleman Burroughs
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Mary Burroughs (m. Dec. 16, 1961, div. 1972)
John Coleman Burroughs | |
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 Burroughs with one of his paintings, 1937 | |
| Born | February 28, 1913 |
| Died | February 22, 1979 (aged 65) |
| Known for | Illustrations of Edgar Rice Burroughs books. |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Ralston (m. Dec. 12, 1936; div. 1961) Mary Burroughs (m. Dec. 16, 1961, div. 1972) |
| Children | 5 |
John Coleman Burroughs (February 28, 1913 – February 22, 1979) was an American illustrator known for his illustrations of the works of his father, Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Burroughs was born in Chicago, the son of Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan, and of his first wife, Emma Centennia Hulbert. When he was six, the family moved to California and settled on the estate they renamed Tarzana. John briefly attended Page Military Academy but couldn't adjust to the strict regimen and was removed in midyear and tutored at home (he had contracted a mild case of polio, and his parents were worried about his being exposed to the disease in public schools). He later attended the Los Angeles Coaching School, Urban Military Academy, and Van Nuys High School, where he wrote and illustrated stories, graduating in 1930. He then enrolled in Pomona College, graduating with honors in 1934.[1]
On December 12, 1936, he married Jane Ralston. They had three children, John Ralston Burroughs, Danton Burroughs, and Dian Burroughs. They were divorced in 1961.
On December 16, 1961, John married his second wife, Mary, and they had two children together named Kim and Stacy. Mary and John divorced around 1972.
John's creative powers were sapped by Parkinson's disease in his final years.
