Beaton

American

[beet-n] / ˈbit n /

noun

Sir Cecil (Walter Hardy), 1904–80, English photographer, writer, and theatrical designer.

Beaton British

/ ˈbiːtən /

noun

Sir Cecil ( Walter Hardy ). 1904–80, British photographer, noted esp for his society portraits

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"David talks of the coming Golden Age," wrote Cecil Beaton in his diary.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

The 70-year-old Kroenke has conquered nearly all of the richest and most popular leagues in sports, write Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026

Beaton was only shown what everybody at home had watched on television.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

The angles shown to referee John Beaton at the monitor looked far from conclusive, yet he only needed 20 seconds to make his decision.

From BBC ● May 13, 2026

Dispute of, with James V., 4; connection of, with conspirators against Beaton, 7; Death of, 20.

From John Knox by William M. (William Mackergo) Taylor

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