Sir Sacheverell Sitwell, 6th Baronet: Quick Facts

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Born	November 15, 1897 • Scarborough • England • (Birthday in 2 days)
Died	October 1, 1988 (aged 90) • England
House / Dynasty	Sitwell family
Notable Family Members	brother Sir Osbert Sitwell, 5th Baronet • sister Edith Sitwell
Subjects Of Study	Baroque art and architecture

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