Anthony Holden, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Anthony Holden

British writer

Date of Birth: 22-May-1947

Date of Death: 01-Jan-2009

Profession: biographer, journalist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Anthony Holden (born 22 May 1947) is an English writer, broadcaster and critic, particularly known as a biographer of artists including Shakespeare, Tchaikovsky, Leigh Hunt, Lorenzo da Ponte and Laurence Olivier, and of members of the British Royal family, notably Charles, Prince of Wales.
He has also published translations of opera and Ancient Greek poetry as well as several autobiographical books about poker.
In 2009, he was elected the first President of the International Federation of Poker (IFP).