Harold Acton was an Italian writer, poet, and historian who was born on July 5, 1904. He was known for his published works such as Humdrum, The Last of the Medici, Memoirs of an Aesthete, and The Soul's Gymnasium. He had a net worth of $5.8 billion and was known as something of a dilettante.
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💰 Net worth: $5.8 billion (2024)
About
Italian writer, poet, and historian who was known as something of a dilettante. His published works include Humdrum; The Last of the Medici; Memoirs of an Aesthete; and The Soul's Gymnasium.
Before Fame
He was born near Florence, Italy and later studied in England.
Trivia
He joined the English Royal Air Force in 1939 and served in the Mediterranean region.
Family Life
His father was Arthur Acton, a British art collector. His mother, Hortense Mitchell, was an American financial heiress.
Associated With
He and author George Orwell attended Eton School at the same time.
