Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin

British politician (1866-1941)
Person human Q333855
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Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin

Summary

Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin is a human[1]. Born in Little Missenden[2], he… he was born on November 8, 1866[3]. He died in Birmingham[4]. He died on May 23, 1941[5]. He worked as a politician[6], engineer[7], entrepreneur[8], and car designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin was born in Little Missenden[2].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin died in Birmingham[4].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin was born on November 8, 1866[3].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin died on May 23, 1941[5].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin is buried at Worcestershire[11].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin's father was Giles Stevens Austin[12].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin's mother was Clara Jane Simpson[13].
  • Among Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin's spouses was Helen Dron[14].
  • A child of Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin was Irene Austin[15].
  • A child of Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin was Zitz Elaine Austin[16].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin worked as a politician[6].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin worked as an engineer[7].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin's professions included entrepreneur[8].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin worked as a car designer[9].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin held the position of member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin's education included a stint at University of Birmingham[23].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin's education included a stint at Thomas Rotherham College[24].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin was educated at Rotherham Grammar School[25].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin received the honorary doctor of the University of Birmingham[27].

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Origins and Family

Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin was born in Little Missenden[2]. He was born on November 8, 1866[3]. His father was Giles Stevens Austin[12]. His mother was Clara Jane Simpson[13].

Education

Educated at University of Birmingham[23], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1900[30], headquartered in Birmingham[31]; Thomas Rotherham College[24], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1967[34]; and Rotherham Grammar School[25], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], engineer[7], entrepreneur[8], and car designer[9]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1801[39]; member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1923[42]; member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1922[45]; and member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1918[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50] and honorary doctor of the University of Birmingham[27], an award[51], in United Kingdom[52].

Personal Life

Among Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin's spouses was Helen Dron[14]. Children include Irene Austin[15], b. 1891[53] and Zitz Elaine Austin[16], 1902–1993[54]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[55].

Death and Burial

Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin died on May 23, 1941[5]. He died in Birmingham[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[56]. He is buried at Worcestershire[11].

Why It Matters

Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin born?

Born in Little Missenden[2], Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin…

Where did Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin die?

Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin died in Birmingham[4].

Who were Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin's parents?

Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin's father was Giles Stevens Austin[12]. Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin's mother was Clara Jane Simpson[13].

Who was Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin married to?

Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin's spouses include Helen Dron[14].

What did Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin do for work?

Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin worked as politician[6], engineer[7], entrepreneur[8], and car designer[9].

Where did Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin go to school?

Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin was educated at University of Birmingham[23], Thomas Rotherham College[24], and Rotherham Grammar School[25].

What awards did Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26] and honorary doctor of the University of Birmingham[27].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Birmingham, Thomas Rotherham College, Rotherham Grammar School
    Member of political party Conservative Party
    Place of birth Little Missenden
    Noble title Baron Austin
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