Orton, Arthur, 1834-1898

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Roger Tichborne (b. 1829), heir to an ancient Hampshire baronetcy, was reported to have drowned off South America in 1854. His mother, refusing to accept his death, placed world-wide advertisements seeking her son. Arthur Orton claimed to be Tichborne, a claim which was disputed in a civil action in 1871-1872 resulting in Orton being charged with perjury and gaoled.

From the description of Letters [manuscript]. 1870. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225695202

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correspondedWith Boswell, James, 1740-1795 person
associatedWith Henty, D. person
associatedWith Tichborne, Roger Charles Sir, 1829-1854? person
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Birth 1834-03-20

Death 1898-04-01

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