Trivia

Father of Chloe Frances Cockburn of Clan Cockburn, actress Olivia Wilde and Charles Philip Cockburn of Clan Cockburn.

Son of writer Claud Cockburn and Patricia Cockburn. He was the step-son of singer Jean Ross upon whom the film Cabaret (1972) was based.

Brother of Alexander Cockburn and Patrick Cockburn, both also Journalists, and mystery writer Sarah Caudwell.

Father-in-law of Tao Ruspoli, in turn brother of Bartolomeo Ruspoli.

Washington editor of "Harper's Magazine". (2021)