Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey

Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey

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Henry Cyril Paget, the 5th Marquess of Anglesey, was an eccentric aristocrat known for his flamboyant lifestyle and extravagant theatrical productions in Edwardian Britain. Despite inheriting a vast fortune, he squandered much of it on lavish shows featuring elaborate costumes, often appearing in women's attire. His life, characterized by flamboyance and financial ruin, has recently gained renewed interest through artistic interpretations, including a musical and a film, celebrating his unique identity and challenging historical perceptions of his legacy.

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Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, bankrupted his family and died young after extravagant self-produced shows in Edwardian Britain.

Embarrassing ancestor goes from a 'bit of a giggle' to an icon
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-09
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