George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld
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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 (296 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's field of work was publishing[23].
- George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's field of work was journalism[24].
- George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's field of work was philanthropy[25].
- George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's field of work was diplomacy[26].
- George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld held the position of member of the House of Lords[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[28], a university[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1365[31], headquartered in Vienna[32]; Bundesgymnasium Wien 8[33], a school[34], in Austria[35], founded in 1701[36]; and Diplomatic Academy of Vienna[37], a school of international relations[38], in Austria[39], founded in 1754[40], headquartered in Vienna[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], publisher[9], and autobiographer[10]. Fields of work include publishing[23], an industry[42], in Germany[43]; journalism[24], an industry[44]; philanthropy[25], an activity[45]; and diplomacy[26], an academic discipline[46]. Employers include Ben-Gurion University of the Negev[47], a public research university[48], in Israel[49], founded in 1969[50] and British Broadcasting Corporation[51], a public broadcaster[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1922[54], headquartered in London[55]. George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld held the position of member of the House of Lords[27].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[56], a grade of an order[57], in United Kingdom[58]; Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[59], an order of merit[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1974[62]; Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[63], an award[64], in Austria[65]; Charlemagne Medal for European Media[66], a medallion[67], in Germany[68], founded in 2000[69]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[70]; and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[71].
Personal Life
Spouses include Barbara Skelton[15], a novelist[72], 1916–1996[73]; Jane Sieff[16]; Sandra Helen Payson[17], a patron of the arts[74], 1926–2004[75]; and Annabelle Whitestone[18], a talent agent[76], b. 1946[77]. 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 (296 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
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[28], Bundesgymnasium Wien 8[33], and Diplomatic Academy of Vienna[37].
What awards did George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[56], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[59], Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[63], and Charlemagne Medal for European Media[66].