Harry Gordon Selfridge

American born English businessman (1858–1947)
Person human Q1487159
Harry Gordon Selfridge
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Harry Gordon Selfridge

Summary

Harry Gordon Selfridge is a human[1]. Born in Ripon[2], he… he was born on January 11, 1858[3]. He died in Putney[4]. He died on May 8, 1947[5]. He worked as a business magnate[6] and entrepreneur[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,376 views/month, #6,757 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Harry Gordon Selfridge's place of birth was Ripon[2].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge passed away in Putney[4].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge was born on January 11, 1858[3].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge died on May 8, 1947[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mark Churchyard[9].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge's mother was Lois Frances Selfridge[10].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge was married to Rose Buckingham Selfridge[11].
  • A child of Harry Gordon Selfridge was Rosalie Selfridge de Bolotoff[12].
  • A child of Harry Gordon Selfridge was Violette Selfridge de Sibour[13].
  • A child of Harry Gordon Selfridge was Harry Gordon Selfridge, Jr.[14].
  • A child of Harry Gordon Selfridge was Beatrice Selfridge[15].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge worked as a business magnate[6].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge worked as an entrepreneur[7].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge's field of work was commerce[18].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge is recorded as male[19].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge's Commons category is recorded as Harry Gordon Selfridge[21].
  • The cause of death was bronchopneumonia[22].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge's family name is recorded as Selfridge[23].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge's given name is recorded as Harry[24].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge's given name is recorded as Gordon[25].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Harry Gordon Selfridge's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Harry Gordon Selfridge was born in Ripon[2]. He was born on January 11, 1858[3]. His mother was Lois Frances Selfridge[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include business magnate[6] and entrepreneur[7]. Harry Gordon Selfridge's field of work was commerce[18].

Personal Life

Among Harry Gordon Selfridge's spouses was Rose Buckingham Selfridge[11]. Children include Rosalie Selfridge de Bolotoff[12], 1893–1977[28], of United States[29]; Violette Selfridge de Sibour[13], 1897–1996[30], of United States[31]; he, Jr.[14], 1900–1976[32]; and Beatrice Selfridge[15], a heiress[33], 1901–1990[34].

Death and Burial

Harry Gordon Selfridge died on May 8, 1947[5]. He died in Putney[4]. The cause of death was bronchopneumonia[22]. He is buried at St Mark Churchyard[9].

Why It Matters

Harry Gordon Selfridge ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,376 views/month, #6,757 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Harry Gordon Selfridge born?

Born in Ripon[2], Harry Gordon Selfridge…

Where did Harry Gordon Selfridge die?

Harry Gordon Selfridge passed away in Putney[4].

Who were Harry Gordon Selfridge's parents?

Harry Gordon Selfridge's mother was Lois Frances Selfridge[10].

Who was Harry Gordon Selfridge married to?

Harry Gordon Selfridge's spouses include Rose Buckingham Selfridge[11].

What did Harry Gordon Selfridge do for work?

Harry Gordon Selfridge worked as business magnate[6] and entrepreneur[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation business magnate, entrepreneur
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  2. 15d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Spouse Rose Buckingham Selfridge
    Cause of death bronchopneumonia
    Country of citizenship United States, United Kingdom
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