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Tichborne House, Alresford, Hants. The family home of Mr Roger Tichborne. Mr Orton was sentenced to fourteen years imprisonment, for claiming to be Mr Roger Tichborne. Mr Tichborne had disappeared at sea in 1854. Twelve years later, Orton appeared in Australia claiming to be the late Tichborne
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1854 1871 Alresford Appeared Claiming Disappeared Fourteen Hants Imprisonment Orton Roger Sentenced Tichborne Twelve Years
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Tichborne House, Alresford, Hants: The Family Home of Mr. Roger Tichborne This elegant 19th-century image captures Tichborne House in Alresford, Hampshire, England, the family seat of the Tichborne family. The house, with its grand facade and sprawling gardens, was the ancestral home of the Tichborne family, most notably Sir Roger Tichborne, who disappeared at sea in 1854. The tranquility of the scene was shattered in 1866 when an imposter, Arnold Orton, appeared in Australia, claiming to be the long-lost Sir Roger Tichborne. Orton had spent years planning and executing his deception, even going so far as to forge documents and manipulate the legal system to secure an inheritance. Despite strong evidence to the contrary, Orton managed to convince many people of his true identity, including some members of the Tichborne family. However, his charade was eventually exposed, and he was sentenced to fourteen years in prison. The Tichborne case, also known as the "Tichborne Claimant" or "Tichborne Vortex," became a sensation in the press and captivated the public's imagination. The case was the subject of numerous articles, books, and even a play, and it remains a fascinating chapter in the annals of English legal and social history. Twelve years after Sir Roger's disappearance, the true identity of the man who had lived in Tichborne House was finally revealed. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the house's history, both as a family home and as a stage for one of the most intriguing impostor stories in history. This photograph, taken around 1871, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to ponder the mysteries of identity and the human capacity for deception. Tichborne House stands proudly, a testament to the enduring allure of the past and the intrigue that surrounds it.
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