Harold Acton
Harold Acton (1904–1994) was a British writer, historian and art collector.
Also recorded as Harold Mario Mitchell Acton; Sir Harold Mario Mitchell Acton; Harold Mario Mitchell, Sir Acton; Harold Mario Mitchell Acton Sir; Sir Harold Acton.
Overview
Born at Florence in 1904, died at Florence in 1994.
In detail
Harold Acton studied at Christ Church, Eton College and Wixenford School. the recorded working language is English, Italian and Mandarin.
Residence is recorded at Florence. Membership is recorded of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno.
Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Serena Medal and Knight Bachelor.
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“Harold Acton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1363838: Harold Acton
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Image originally published in Queer Places: Retracing the Steps of LGBTQ people around the World Authored by Elisa Rolle
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Robert Byron with Harold Acton at Oxford around 1922
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