Anthony Powell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Anthony Powell
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Dec 21, 1905(1905-12-21)
Age	119
Date Of Death	2000-03-28
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Anthony Powell Biography

Anthony Powell is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on December 21, 1905 in England, United Kingdom. English novelist best recognized for his 12-volume book A Dance to the Music of Time which was published in 24 years. He was featured on the List of “50 greatest British writers since 1945” in The Times.

He was a close friend to the writer He was a contemporary of the novelist Graham Greene..

He got married to the lady Violet Pakenham in 1934, and they were married for 17 years.

Anthony Powell Net Worth

Anthony Powell is one of the richest Novelist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Anthony Powell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In his final year at Eton in his final year, he established Eton Society of Arts. Eton Society of Arts and later went to Oxford University.

He was appointed as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1956 and declined knighthood in 1973.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Anthony Powell Dating?

According to our records, Anthony Powell married to Violet Powell. As of December 1, 2023, Anthony Powell’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Anthony Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Anthony Powell celebrates birthday on December 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Anthony Powell

1. Anthony Powell was an English novelist born in 1905.
2. He is best known for his twelve-volume novel sequence “A Dance to the Music of Time”.
3. Powell served in World War II as a member of the British Army Intelligence Corps.
4. He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1956 and knighted in 1988.
5. Powell married Lady Violet Pakenham, daughter of Lord Longford, in 1934.
6. His literary influences included Marcel Proust and Evelyn Waugh.
7. Powell’s other notable works include “Afternoon Men” and “From a View to a Death”.
8. He died on March 28, 2000 at the age of 94.
9. The Anthony Powell Society was founded in his honor in 2000.
10. A biographical documentary about him titled “Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time” was released in 2017.

What did Anthony Powell do?

Anthony Powell, in full Anthony Dymoke Powell, (born December 21, 1905, London, England—died March 28, 2000, near Frome, Somerset), English novelist , best known for his autobiographical and satiric 12-volume series of novels, A Dance to the Music of Time.

Is Anthony Powell related to Sandy Powell?

Anthony Powell
Relatives| Sandy Powell (cousin)
Awards| Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Tony Award, César Award

Is A Dance to the Music of Time any good?

A Dance to the Music of Time by Anthony Powell is very much worth discovering if you haven’t yet taken the plunge : his is a vanished world and the books a remarkable chronicle of upper middle class English society over a period that saw huge changes.

Where did Anthony Powell live?

Anthony Powell died on 28 March 2000 at his home, the Chantry, Whatley, west of Frome, Somerset.

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