Brian Simon

English educationist and historian (1915–2002)
Person human Q4965302
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Brian Simon

Summary

Brian Simon is a human[1]. He was born on March 26, 1915[2]. He died on January 17, 2002[3]. He worked as a politician[4], university teacher[5], and trade unionist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Brian Simon was born on March 26, 1915[2].
  • Brian Simon died on January 17, 2002[3].
  • Brian Simon's father was Ernest Simon, 1st Baron Simon of Wythenshawe[8].
  • Brian Simon's mother was Shena Simon[9].
  • Brian Simon was married to Joan Simon[10].
  • A child of Brian Simon was Alan Simon[11].
  • A child of Brian Simon was Martin Simon[12].
  • Brian Simon held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Brian Simon's professions included politician[4].
  • Brian Simon worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Brian Simon's professions included trade unionist[6].
  • Among Brian Simon's employers was University of Leicester[14].
  • Brian Simon was educated at Trinity College[15].
  • Brian Simon was educated at Gresham's School[16].
  • Brian Simon was educated at Schule Schloss Salem[17].
  • Brian Simon received the honorary doctorate[18].
  • Brian Simon is recorded as male[19].
  • Brian Simon's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Brian Simon was affiliated with the Communist Party of Great Britain[21].
  • Brian Simon's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Brian Simon's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[23].
  • Brian Simon was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Brian Simon's family name is recorded as Simon[25].
  • Brian Simon's given name is recorded as Brian[26].
  • Brian Simon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Brian Simon was born on March 26, 1915[2]. His father was Ernest Simon, 1st Baron Simon of Wythenshawe[8]. His mother was Shena Simon[9].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Gresham's School[16], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1555[34], headquartered in Holt[35]; and Schule Schloss Salem[17], a boarding school[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1920[38], headquartered in Salem Abbey[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], university teacher[5], and trade unionist[6]. Brian Simon was employed by University of Leicester[14].

Recognition

Brian Simon received the honorary doctorate[18].

Personal Life

Brian Simon was married to Joan Simon[10]. Children include Alan Simon[11] and Martin Simon[12], b. 1944[40]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of Great Britain[21].

Death and Burial

Brian Simon died on January 17, 2002[3].

Why It Matters

Brian Simon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Who were Brian Simon's parents?

Brian Simon's father was Ernest Simon, 1st Baron Simon of Wythenshawe[8]. Brian Simon's mother was Shena Simon[9].

Who was Brian Simon married to?

Brian Simon's spouses include Joan Simon[10].

What did Brian Simon do for work?

Brian Simon worked as politician[4], university teacher[5], and trade unionist[6].

Where did Brian Simon go to school?

Brian Simon was educated at Trinity College[15], Gresham's School[16], and Schule Schloss Salem[17].

What awards did Brian Simon receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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