Claus von Bülow

Danish-British socialite and legal figure

Claus von Bülow - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1926
Born

1926
99 years ago

Died
Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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Influenced a high-profile legal case in the United Kingdom. Became the subject of a sensational trial regarding the alleged attempted murder of his wife, Sunny von Bülow, in the 1980s. The case drew significant media attention and public interest, highlighting issues of wealth, privilege, and the judicial system. von Bülow was initially convicted but was later acquitted on appeal. The case inspired the film 'Reversal of Fortune,' released in 1990, which further cemented the story's place in popular culture.

Acquitted in a high-profile attempted murder case

The subject of the film 'Reversal of Fortune'

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