Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham

British newspaper proprietor (1833-1916)
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Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham

Summary

Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on December 28, 1833[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 9, 1916[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and publisher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham was born in London[2].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham died in London[4].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham was born on December 28, 1833[3].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham died on January 9, 1916[5].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's father was Joseph Moses Levy[9].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's mother was Esther Cohen[10].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham was married to Harriette Georgiana Webster[11].
  • A child of Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham was Harry Levy-Lawson, 1st Viscount Burnham[12].
  • A child of Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham was Edith Maude Webster Levy-Lawson[13].
  • A child of Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham was William Levy-Lawson, 3rd Baron Burnham[14].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham worked as a publisher[7].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham held the position of High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire[17].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham is recorded as male[18].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's noble title is recorded as baronet[20].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's noble title is recorded as Baron Burnham[21].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's Commons category is recorded as Edward Levy-Lawson[22].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's family name is recorded as Levy[23].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's given name is recorded as Edward[24].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's work location is recorded as London[25].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[26].
  • Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham was born in London[2]. He was born on December 28, 1833[3]. His father was Joseph Moses Levy[9]. His mother was Esther Cohen[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and publisher[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30] and High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Personal Life

Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham was married to Harriette Georgiana Webster[11]. Children include Harry Levy-Lawson, 1st Viscount Burnham[12], a politician[33], 1862–1933[34], of United Kingdom[35]; Edith Maude Webster Levy-Lawson[13]; and William Levy-Lawson, 3rd Baron Burnham[14], a politician[36], 1864–1943[37], of United Kingdom[38].

Death and Burial

Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham died on January 9, 1916[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham born?

Born in London[2], Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham…

Where did Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham die?

Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham passed away in London[4].

Who were Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's parents?

Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's father was Joseph Moses Levy[9]. Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's mother was Esther Cohen[10].

Who was Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham married to?

Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham's spouses include Harriette Georgiana Webster[11].

What did Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham do for work?

Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham worked as politician[6] and publisher[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The London Gazette 25566. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Levy-Lawson, Edward. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edward
    Spouse Harriette Georgiana Webster
    Family name Levy
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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