Life and work
Richard Walter Burton (; born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr.; 10 November 1925 – 5 August 1984) was a Welsh actor.
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A beginning in Pontrhydyfen
Richard Burton was born in Pontrhydyfen. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.
Learning at Exeter College
Richard Burton studied at Exeter College. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.
THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY
A life on the map.
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Pontrhydyfen
Richard Burton was born in Pontrhydyfen. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.
Richard Burton — biographical record ↗︎
Area reference. Follow public routes; this association does not grant access to private homes, teaching spaces or backstage areas.
Open street map ↗︎Exeter College
Richard Burton studied at Exeter College. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.
Richard Burton — biographical record ↗︎
Area reference. Follow public routes; this association does not grant access to private homes, teaching spaces or backstage areas.
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