Ernest Benn

British publisher, writer, and political economic pamphleteer
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Ernest Benn

Summary

Ernest Benn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oxted[2]. He was born on +1875-06-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1954-01-17T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a publisher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Benn's place of birth was Oxted[2].
  • Ernest Benn was born on +1875-06-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernest Benn died on +1954-01-17T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Burial took place at St Peter Churchyard[7].
  • Ernest Benn's father was Sir John Benn, 1st Baronet[8].
  • Ernest Benn's mother was Elizabeth Pickston[9].
  • Ernest Benn was married to Gwendolen Dorothy Andrews[10].
  • A child of Ernest Benn was Sir John Andrews Benn, 3rd Bt.[11].
  • A child of Ernest Benn was Edward Glanvill Benn[12].
  • A child of Ernest Benn was Elizabeth Benn[13].
  • A child of Ernest Benn was Frederick Christopher Benn[14].
  • A child of Ernest Benn was Julia Wedgwood Benn[15].
  • Ernest Benn held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Ernest Benn's professions included publisher[5].
  • Ernest Benn held the position of Sheriff of the County of London[17].
  • Ernest Benn was educated at Central Foundation Boys' School[18].
  • Ernest Benn received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Ernest Benn is recorded as male[20].
  • Ernest Benn's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ernest Benn's noble title is recorded as baronet[22].
  • Ernest Benn's noble title is recorded as Benn baronets[23].
  • Ernest Benn's residence is recorded as Whitehall Court[24].
  • Ernest Benn's family name is recorded as Benn[25].
  • Ernest Benn's given name is recorded as Ernest[26].
  • Ernest Benn's depicted by is recorded as Sir Ernest John Pickstone Benn, 2nd Bt[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernest Benn's place of birth was Oxted[2]. He was born on +1875-06-25T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Sir John Benn, 1st Baronet[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Pickston[9].

Education

Ernest Benn was educated at Central Foundation Boys' School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Ernest Benn worked as a publisher[5]. He held the position of Sheriff of the County of London[17].

Recognition

Ernest Benn received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].

Personal Life

Among Ernest Benn's spouses was Gwendolen Dorothy Andrews[10]. Children include Sir John Andrews Benn, 3rd Bt.[11], 1904–1984[28]; Edward Glanvill Benn[12], 1905–2000[29]; Elizabeth Benn[13], 1907–1999[30]; Frederick Christopher Benn[14], 1912–1941[31]; and Julia Wedgwood Benn[15], b. 1916[32].

Death and Burial

Ernest Benn died on +1954-01-17T00:00:00Z[4]. He is buried at St Peter Churchyard[7].

Why It Matters

Ernest Benn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Benn born?

Born in Oxted[2], Ernest Benn…

Who were Ernest Benn's parents?

Ernest Benn's father was Sir John Benn, 1st Baronet[8]. Ernest Benn's mother was Elizabeth Pickston[9].

Who was Ernest Benn married to?

Ernest Benn's spouses include Gwendolen Dorothy Andrews[10].

What did Ernest Benn do for work?

Ernest Benn worked as publisher[5].

Where did Ernest Benn go to school?

Ernest Benn was educated at Central Foundation Boys' School[18].

What awards did Ernest Benn receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . The London Gazette 33809. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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