Kevin Mark JOWSEY was born 18 JUL 1933 in Auckland, NZ. He was the son of Bernard "Barney" JOWSEY and Doreen Clare MCKENNY.
Kevin Mark JOWSEY had 2 marriages/partners. His 1st wife was Donna MARINOVA. They had no known children.
His 2nd wife was Phoebe Caroline GAUNT. They were married 17 SEP 1977. They had no known children.
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Kevin changed his name to Kevin Ireland and is an internationally known poet. He is also a regular contributor to and sub-editor of the New Zealand "Listener" (c.1995). Awarded the O.B.E in 1992, a Fellowship at Otago University and the Watties Book Award are also among his achievements. Published books include: 2 books of translations of a well-known Bulgarian poet's work, Auckland; City & Sea, A Celebration of the New Zealand Novel. Was "Writer in Residence" at Auckland University in 1990.