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Stephen Tennant | |
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| Born | Stephen James Napier Tennant 21 April 1906 Wilsford cum Lake, Wiltshire, England |
| Died | 28 February 1987 (aged 80) Wilsford cum Lake, Wiltshire, England |
| Known for | One of the "Bright Young Things" |
| Partner | Siegfried Sassoon (1927–1933) |
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Stephen James Napier Tennant (21 April 1906 – 28 February 1987) was a British socialite known for his decadent, eccentric lifestyle.[1][2] He was a central member of the socialite group referred to as "Bright Young Things" by the tabloid press of the time. Tennant was noted for his affected demeanor, appearance and behaviours.[3]
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- ^ Waters, John (3 February 1991). "The Man Who Stayed in Bed". The New York Times.
- ^ Garman, Emma (12 May 2020). "The Great Writer Who Never Wrote". The Paris Review. Retrieved 3 November 2023.