Harold Acton

Harold Acton (July 5, 1904 - February 27, 1994) was an Anglo-Italian writer and dilettante who is probably most famous for inspiring the character of "Anthony Blanche" in Evelyn Waugh's novel Brideshead Revisited (1945).

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July 5 - 1904 - February 27 - 1994 - Dilettante - Evelyn Waugh - Novel - Brideshead Revisited

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Following Acton's death at the age of 89, DNA testing revealed the existence of a half-sister, whose heirs have gone to court to challenge Acton's $500 million bequest to New York University.

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DNA - New York University

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