David Henry Lennon: Facts About John Lennon's Brother

David Henry Lennon is the brother of the late John Winston Ono Lennon also known as John Lennon or John Winston Lennon. David’s brother John was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and peace activist who achieved worldwide fame as the founder, co-songwriter, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles.

David Henry Lennon: Bio Summary

Who is David Henry Lennon?

David Henry Lennon is famous as the brother of John Lennon. David was born on February 26, 1969. He is 53 years old as of 2022. He is the son of Alfred Lennon and Pauline Jones. His father Alfred Lennon was an Englishman of Irish ancestry. He has a biological brother called Robin Francis Lennon.

Robin Francis Lennon was born on 22 October 1973. He is 49 years old as of 2022. John Lennon is the half-brother of David. John was born to David’s father Alfred Lennon and Julia Lennon (née Stanley). David Henry Lennon’s grandparents are John “Jack” Lennon and Mary Maguire.

There isn’t much information about how David Henry Lennon spent his childhood. His childhood experiences and educational details have been hidden from the spotlight.

David Henry Lennon: Parents

David Henry Lennon’s parents are Alfred Lennon and Pauline Jones. His father Alfred did several jobs including working as an office boy, bellboy, steward, merchant seaman, kitchen porter, dishwasher, and singer. Alfred and Pauline met and fell in love with each other.

David Henry Lennon’s mother Pauline was an Exeter University student and a Rolling Stones fan when she met David’s father Alfred, who was 53 years old, in 1966. Pauline’s mother didn’t approve of their relationship and later Alfred and Pauline got tired of trying to convince Pauline’s mother to allow them to marry.

They then decided to elope so that they can get married. The two eloped and got married in Gretna Green, Scotland. Pauline was employed to work for Alfred’s son John Lennon and his first wife Cynthia Powell, as a nanny and doing secretarial work. Pauline took care of their child Julian Lennon.

Pauline spent a few months living at Kenwood in the attic bedroom. Pauline and Alfred lived in a flat in Bourne Court, London Road, Patcham, Brighton, and later moved to Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, in November 1969.

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They had two children, David Henry Lennon and Robin Francis Lennon. Previously, Alfred Lennon was married to Julia Stanley. They are the parents of John Lennon. Alfred was mostly absent from home, at sea during World War II. He did not see much of his son John Lennon during his childhood.

Julia Stanley also got pregnant by another man while Alfred was away. Alfred got to know and proposed to look after Julia, their child, John, and the expected baby, but Julia refused. Alfred had very little contact with John until Beatlemania when they met again, but later the pair had only irregular contact with each other.

Alfred Lennon was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer. He died on 1 April 1976, in Brighton, England, at the age of 63. Alfred’s wife Pauline published a book titled Daddy, Come Home.

In Pauline’s book, she elaborated on her life with Alfred and his meetings with John. Pauline later remarried and is now known as Pauline Stone.

David Henry Lennon: Personal Life

David Henry Lennon has been a private person. He has managed to successfully avoid the spotlight as much as he can. What he does for a living is unknown although it has been said that he is a worker at an internet restaurant.

David Henry Lennon has also hidden his love life from the public. It is not known whether he has ever been married or not. We don’t know if he has any kids at the moment. His half-brother John Lennon was shot on the 8th of December 1980 by Mark David Chapman.

John Lennon was shot twice in the back and twice in the shoulder. He was pronounced dead at a Hospital. His remains were cremated at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.

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