Ernest Cassel

British businessman (1852-1921)
Person human Q87529
Ernest Cassel
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Ernest Cassel

Summary

Ernest Cassel is a human[1]. Born in Cologne[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1852[3]. He died in Brook House[4]. He died on September 21, 1921[5]. He worked as an art collector[6] and banker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (700 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Cassel's place of birth was Cologne[2].
  • Ernest Cassel died in Brook House[4].
  • Ernest Cassel was born on March 3, 1852[3].
  • Ernest Cassel died on September 21, 1921[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].
  • Ernest Cassel's father was Jacob Cassel[10].
  • Ernest Cassel's mother was Amalia Rosenheim[11].
  • Ernest Cassel was married to Annette Maxwell[12].
  • A child of Ernest Cassel was Amalia Cassel[13].
  • Ernest Cassel held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Ernest Cassel held citizenship in Sweden[15].
  • Ernest Cassel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Ernest Cassel worked as an art collector[6].
  • Ernest Cassel's professions included banker[7].
  • Ernest Cassel held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Ernest Cassel received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[18].
  • Ernest Cassel received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Ernest Cassel received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Ernest Cassel received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Ernest Cassel received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[22].
  • Ernest Cassel received the Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[23].
  • Ernest Cassel is recorded as male[24].
  • Ernest Cassel's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ernest Cassel's Commons category is recorded as Ernest Cassel[26].
  • Ernest Cassel's family name is recorded as Cassel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ernest Cassel was born in Cologne[2]. He was born on March 3, 1852[3]. His father was Jacob Cassel[10]. His mother was Amalia Rosenheim[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6] and banker[7]. Ernest Cassel held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[18], a grade of an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1875[30]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[22], a grade of an order[38], in Sweden[39]; and Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[23], a grade of an order[40], in Prussia[41].

Personal Life

Among Ernest Cassel's spouses was Annette Maxwell[12]. A child of him was Amalia Cassel[13].

Death and Burial

Ernest Cassel died on September 21, 1921[5]. He passed away in Brook House[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Ernest Cassel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (700 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Cassel born?

Ernest Cassel was born in Cologne[2].

Where did Ernest Cassel die?

Ernest Cassel died in Brook House[4].

Who were Ernest Cassel's parents?

Ernest Cassel's father was Jacob Cassel[10]. Ernest Cassel's mother was Amalia Rosenheim[11].

Who was Ernest Cassel married to?

Ernest Cassel's spouses include Annette Maxwell[12].

What did Ernest Cassel do for work?

Ernest Cassel worked as art collector[6] and banker[7].

What awards did Ernest Cassel receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . collection.nationalmuseum.se. Retrieved . collection.nationalmuseum.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Brook House
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