Avro Manhattan

Baron Avro Manhattan (April 6, 1914 – November 27, 1990)[1] was an Italian writer, historian, poet and artist.

Manhattan officially changed residence to the United Kingdom in 1945 for "political reasons," but not until 1953 did Manhattan legally change his name, relinquishing the names "Teofilo Angelo Mario Gardini" and "Teophile Lucifer Gardini.

[8][6] He is buried with his wife at Shotley Bridge in Benfieldside Cemetery, Consett, County Durham, England.

Departed This Life Nov. 27th 1990, Deeply Mourned and Sadly Missed By His Beloved Wife Anne, Friends and Readership – Worldwide.

Also His Dear Wife BARONESS ANNE MANHATTAN Died 18th Jan, 2008 Aged 86 Years.His friends included H. G. Wells,[4][6] Pablo Picasso,[1][6] George Bernard Shaw, scientist Marie Stopes and the Rev.

August 1950 photo of the South Marine Park in South Shields where Manhattan and his wife were known to enjoy walking. [ 6 ]