Charles Wisner Barrell
American writer (1885–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Wisner Barrell (6 July 1885 – 20 June 1974) was an American writer. He first became significant as an art critic, promoting realism. He later built a career as an early exponent of public relations and as a documentary film maker.
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Born | (1885-07-06)6 July 1885 |
Died | 20 June 1974(1974-06-20) (aged 88) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Journalist; Writer; Public relations |
Years active | c.1907–1970s |
Notable work | Identifying Shakespeare |
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In his later life he became a prominent supporter of the Oxfordian theory of Shakespeare authorship, making significant contributions to the theory. His claims for the Ashbourne portrait were particularly influential.