Claude Montefiore

British Jewish religious leader and scholar (1858–1938)
Person human Q2977854
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Claude Montefiore

Summary

Claude Montefiore is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1858[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1938[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], rabbi[7], Judaic scholar[8], and philanthropist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Claude Montefiore's place of birth was London[2].
  • Claude Montefiore passed away in London[4].
  • Claude Montefiore died in Marylebone[11].
  • Claude Montefiore passed away in Portman Square[12].
  • Claude Montefiore was born on January 1, 1858[3].
  • Claude Montefiore was born on June 6, 1858[13].
  • Claude Montefiore died on January 1, 1938[5].
  • Claude Montefiore died on July 9, 1938[14].
  • Burial took place at Kingsbury Road Cemetery[15].
  • Claude Montefiore's father was Nathaniel Montefiore[16].
  • Claude Montefiore's mother was Emma Goldsmid[17].
  • Among Claude Montefiore's spouses was Thérèse Alice Schorstein[18].
  • Among Claude Montefiore's spouses was Florence Fyfe Brereton Ward[19].
  • A child of Claude Montefiore was Leonard G. Montefiore[20].
  • Claude Montefiore held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
  • Claude Montefiore held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
  • Claude Montefiore's professions included theologian[6].
  • Claude Montefiore's professions included rabbi[7].
  • Claude Montefiore worked as a Judaic scholar[8].
  • Claude Montefiore worked as a philanthropist[9].
  • Claude Montefiore's field of work was Judaism[23].
  • Claude Montefiore's field of work was Classic Rabbinic literature[24].
  • Among Claude Montefiore's employers was University of Southampton[25].
  • Claude Montefiore's education included a stint at University of Oxford[26].
  • Claude Montefiore's education included a stint at Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Claude Montefiore's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1858[3] and June 6, 1858[13]. His father was Nathaniel Montefiore[16]. His mother was Emma Goldsmid[17].

Education

Educated at University of Oxford[26], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1096[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums[27], a Jewish seminary[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1872[34]; and Balliol College[35], a college of the University of Oxford[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1263[38], headquartered in Oxford[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], rabbi[7], Judaic scholar[8], and philanthropist[9]. Fields of work include Judaism[23], a religion[40], founded in -0500[41] and Classic Rabbinic literature[24], a literary genre[42]. Claude Montefiore was employed by University of Southampton[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Thérèse Alice Schorstein[18], 1865–1889[43] and Florence Fyfe Brereton Ward[19], a librarian[44], 1852–1938[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46]. A child of Claude Montefiore was Leonard G. Montefiore[20]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1938[5] and July 9, 1938[14]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[48], in Roman Empire[49], founded in 0047[50]; Marylebone[11], a town[51], in United Kingdom[52]; and Portman Square[12], a square[53], in United Kingdom[54]. Claude Montefiore is buried at Kingsbury Road Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

Claude Montefiore ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Claude Montefiore born?

Claude Montefiore was born in London[2].

Where did Claude Montefiore die?

Claude Montefiore died in London[4].

Who were Claude Montefiore's parents?

Claude Montefiore's father was Nathaniel Montefiore[16]. Claude Montefiore's mother was Emma Goldsmid[17].

Who was Claude Montefiore married to?

Claude Montefiore's spouses include Thérèse Alice Schorstein[18] and Florence Fyfe Brereton Ward[19].

What did Claude Montefiore do for work?

Claude Montefiore worked as theologian[6], rabbi[7], Judaic scholar[8], and philanthropist[9].

Where did Claude Montefiore go to school?

Claude Montefiore was educated at University of Oxford[26], Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums[27], and Balliol College[35].

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  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  22. [15] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. link.gale.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  24. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Oxford, Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums, Balliol College
    Child Leonard G. Montefiore
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Religion or worldview Judaism
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