Historedia
Person

Arthur Orton

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1871–1872

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Arthur Orton, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. First Tichborne trial begins in London

    1871

    Role: Claimant

    1. 11 May 1871 · Palace of WestminsterFirst Trial Commencement

      The civil case regarding the Tichborne claimant began in the Court of Common Pleas in London on 11 May 1871.

  2. Tichborne case decided against Arthur Orton

    1872

    Role: Claimant

    1. March 1872 · Palace of Westminster, LondonCivil Verdict and Arrest

      After the jury indicated on 4 March 1872 that it would reject the Claimant's suit, Bovill ordered his arrest on perjury charges and committed him to Newgate Prison.

    2. 25 March 1872 · LondonPublic Appeal

      The Claimant published an appeal to the public for financial help to meet legal and living costs.

Sources

  1. Arthur Orton Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Tichborne case Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-22