Famous Historical Personalities Who We Didn’t Know Identified as LGBTQ

In a time when homosexuality was a crime in Britain, Ivor Novello, a Welsh actor and composer, lived openly gay without much police interference, according to BBC Wales. Despite societal constraints, he was unashamed of his orientation, facing criticism for his effeminate demeanor, as noted by biographer Donald Spoto.

Despite the risks before the Sexual Offences Act of 1967, Ivor Novello’s homosexuality was well-known. He maintained significant relationships, notably with Bobby Andrews and poet Siegfried Sassoon. His open lifestyle and partnerships endured, symbolizing a poignant defiance against stringent societal norms until his death in 1951.