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'''Victor William (Peter) Watson''' (14 September 1908 – 3 May 1956) was a wealthy English art collector and benefactor. He funded the literary magazine, ''Horizon'', edited by [[Cyril Connolly]]. | [[File:Queer Saint.png|thumb|Cover of the biography]]'''Victor William (Peter) Watson''' (14 September 1908 – 3 May 1956) was a wealthy English art collector and benefactor. He funded the literary magazine, ''Horizon'', edited by [[Cyril Connolly]]. | ||
Watson was found mysteriously drowned in his bath on 3 May 1956. Some have suggested that he was murdered by his young American lover, Norman Fowler (from whom [[Francis Bacon (artist)|Francis Bacon]] stole £300 to go gambling). Fowler inherited the bulk of Watson's estate and died 14 years later in the West Indies; he was also found drowned in his bathtub. | Watson was found mysteriously drowned in his bath on 3 May 1956. Some have suggested that he was murdered by his young American lover, Norman Fowler (from whom [[Francis Bacon (artist)|Francis Bacon]] stole £300 to go gambling). Fowler inherited the bulk of Watson's estate and died 14 years later in the West Indies; he was also found drowned in his bathtub. | ||
Peter Watson was said to be the love of [[Cecil Beaton]]’s life, though they were never lovers. | Peter Watson was said to be the love of [[Cecil Beaton]]’s life, though they were never lovers. | ||
==Further reading== | |||
* Adrian Clark and Jeremy Dronfield, ''Queer Saint: The Cultured Life of Peter Watson'' (John Blake, 2015). | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:32, 3 January 2016
Victor William (Peter) Watson (14 September 1908 – 3 May 1956) was a wealthy English art collector and benefactor. He funded the literary magazine, Horizon, edited by Cyril Connolly.
Watson was found mysteriously drowned in his bath on 3 May 1956. Some have suggested that he was murdered by his young American lover, Norman Fowler (from whom Francis Bacon stole £300 to go gambling). Fowler inherited the bulk of Watson's estate and died 14 years later in the West Indies; he was also found drowned in his bathtub.
Peter Watson was said to be the love of Cecil Beaton’s life, though they were never lovers.
Further reading
- Adrian Clark and Jeremy Dronfield, Queer Saint: The Cultured Life of Peter Watson (John Blake, 2015).
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