George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld

British businessman and Baron (1919–2016)
Person human Q84842
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George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld

Summary

George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld is a human[1]. He was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on September 13, 1919[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 20, 2016[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], publisher[9], and autobiographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was born in Vienna[2].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld passed away in London[4].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was born on September 13, 1919[3].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld died on January 20, 2016[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery[12].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's father was Max Weidenfeld[13].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's mother was Rosa[14].
  • Among George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's spouses was Barbara Skelton[15].
  • Among George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's spouses was Jane Sieff[16].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was married to Sandra Helen Payson[17].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was married to Annabelle Whitestone[18].
  • A child of George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was Laura Weidenfeld[19].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld held citizenship in Austria[21].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's professions included journalist[6].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's professions included politician[7].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's professions included diplomat[8].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's professions included publisher[9].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld worked as an autobiographer[10].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].
  • Among George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's employers was Ben-Gurion University of the Negev[24].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[25].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's education included a stint at University of Vienna[26].
  • George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was educated at Bundesgymnasium Wien 8[27].

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Origins and Family

George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on September 13, 1919[3]. His father was Max Weidenfeld[13]. His mother was Rosa[14].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[26], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31]; Bundesgymnasium Wien 8[27], a school[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1701[34]; and Diplomatic Academy of Vienna[35], a school of international relations[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1754[38], headquartered in Vienna[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], publisher[9], and autobiographer[10]. Employers include Ben-Gurion University of the Negev[24], a public research university[40], in Israel[41], founded in 1969[42] and British Broadcasting Corporation[25], a public broadcaster[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1927[45], headquartered in London[46]. George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[47], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[50], an order of merit[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1974[53]; Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[54], an award[55], in Austria[56]; Charlemagne Medal for European Media[57], a medallion[58], in Germany[59], founded in 2000[60]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[61], a grade of an order[62], in France[63]; and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[64], a grade of an order[65], in Germany[66].

Personal Life

Spouses include Barbara Skelton[15], a novelist[67], 1916–1996[68]; Jane Sieff[16]; Sandra Helen Payson[17], a patron of the arts[69], 1926–2004[70]; and Annabelle Whitestone[18], a talent agent[71], b. 1946[72]. A child of George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was Laura Weidenfeld[19].

Death and Burial

George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld died on January 20, 2016[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld born?

George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was born in Vienna[2].

Where did George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld die?

George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld passed away in London[4].

Who were George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's parents?

George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's father was Max Weidenfeld[13]. George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's mother was Rosa[14].

Who was George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld married to?

George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's spouses include Barbara Skelton[15], Jane Sieff[16], Sandra Helen Payson[17], and Annabelle Whitestone[18].

What did George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld do for work?

George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld worked as journalist[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], publisher[9], and autobiographer[10].

Where did George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld go to school?

George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was educated at University of Vienna[26], Bundesgymnasium Wien 8[27], and Diplomatic Academy of Vienna[35].

What awards did George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[47], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[50], Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[54], and Charlemagne Medal for European Media[57].

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    Employer Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Depicted by Arthur George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld
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