John Osborne Varian | |
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 John Varian photographed by Ansel Adams | |
| Born | 1863 Ireland |
| Died | January 9, 1931 (aged 67–68) |
| Occupation | Poet and amateur musician |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Irish-American |
| Spouse | Agnes Varian |
| Children | Russell and Sigurd Varian Eric Varian |
| Relatives | Sheila Varian (granddaughter) |
John Osborne Varian (1863 – January 9, 1931) was an American poet and amateur musician who was one of the early members of the Temple of the People and a leader within the theosophist utopian community of Halcyon, California.[1] Two of his sons, Russell and Sigurd Varian, became notable inventors and went on to found Varian Associates, one of the first companies in Silicon Valley. Varian died on January 9, 1931, following pneumonia.[2]