Harold Acton

Summary

Harold Acton is a human^[1]. He was born in Florence^[2]. He was born on July 5, 1904^[3]. He passed away in Florence^[4]. He died on February 27, 1994^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], historian^[7], art collector^[8], and translator^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (500 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Harold Acton's place of birth was Florence^[2].
• Harold Acton passed away in Florence^[4].
• Harold Acton was born on July 5, 1904^[3].
• Harold Acton died on February 27, 1994^[5].
• Burial took place at Cimitero Evangelico agli Allori^[11].
• Harold Acton's father was Arthur Acton^[12].
• A child of Harold Acton was Q137178390^[13].
• Harold Acton held citizenship in United Kingdom^[14].
• Harold Acton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[15].
• Harold Acton worked as a writer^[6].
• Harold Acton worked as a historian^[7].
• Harold Acton worked as an art collector^[8].
• Harold Acton worked as a translator^[9].
• Harold Acton's education included a stint at Christ Church^[16].
• Harold Acton was educated at Eton College^[17].
• Harold Acton was educated at Wixenford School^[18].
• Harold Acton received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[19].
• Harold Acton received the Serena Medal^[20].
• Harold Acton received the Knight Bachelor^[21].
• Harold Acton was a member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno^[22].
• Harold Acton is recorded as male^[23].
• Harold Acton's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Harold Acton is part of Bright Young Things^[25].
• Harold Acton's Commons category is recorded as Harold Acton^[26].
• Harold Acton's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library^[27].

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Origins and Family

Harold Acton was born in Florence^[2]. He was born on July 5, 1904^[3]. His father was Arthur Acton^[12].

Education

Educated at Christ Church^[16], a college of the University of Oxford^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1546^[30], headquartered in Oxford^[31]; Eton College^[17], a public school^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1440^[34]; and Wixenford School^[18], a school^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1869^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], historian^[7], art collector^[8], and translator^[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[19], a grade of an order^[38], in United Kingdom^[39]; Serena Medal^[20], an award^[40], founded in 1920^[41]; and Knight Bachelor^[21], a title of honor^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1300^[44].

Personal Life

A child of Harold Acton was Q137178390^[13].

Death and Burial

Harold Acton died on February 27, 1994^[5]. He died in Florence^[4]. He is buried at Cimitero Evangelico agli Allori^[11].

Why It Matters

Harold Acton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (500 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

FAQs

Where was Harold Acton born?

Harold Acton's place of birth was Florence^[2].

Where did Harold Acton die?

Harold Acton died in Florence^[4].

Who were Harold Acton's parents?

Harold Acton's father was Arthur Acton^[12].

What did Harold Acton do for work?

Harold Acton worked as writer^[6], historian^[7], art collector^[8], and translator^[9].

Where did Harold Acton go to school?

Harold Acton was educated at Christ Church^[16], Eton College^[17], and Wixenford School^[18].

What awards did Harold Acton receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[19], Serena Medal^[20], and Knight Bachelor^[21].