James Goldsmith

French-British tycoon and politician (1933–1997)
Person human Q3090082
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James Goldsmith

Summary

James Goldsmith is a human[1]. His place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on February 26, 1933[3]. He passed away in Benahavís[4]. He died on July 19, 1997[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,479 views/month, #5,932 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Goldsmith was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • James Goldsmith died in Benahavís[4].
  • James Goldsmith was born on February 26, 1933[3].
  • James Goldsmith died on July 19, 1997[5].
  • James Goldsmith died on July 18, 1997[9].
  • James Goldsmith's father was Frank Goldsmith[10].
  • James Goldsmith's mother was Marcelle Mouiller[11].
  • Among James Goldsmith's spouses was Maria Isabel Albina Patiño y de Borbón[12].
  • Among James Goldsmith's spouses was Ginette Christiane Léry[13].
  • Among James Goldsmith's spouses was Annabel Goldsmith[14].
  • A child of James Goldsmith was Isabel Goldsmith[15].
  • A child of James Goldsmith was Frank Manès Goldsmith[16].
  • A child of James Goldsmith was Alix Goldsmith[17].
  • A child of James Goldsmith was Jemima Goldsmith[18].
  • A child of James Goldsmith was Zac Goldsmith[19].
  • A child of James Goldsmith was Ben Goldsmith[20].
  • James Goldsmith held citizenship in France[21].
  • James Goldsmith held citizenship in United Kingdom[22].
  • James Goldsmith worked as a politician[6].
  • James Goldsmith worked as a businessperson[7].
  • James Goldsmith held the position of Member of the European Parliament[23].
  • James Goldsmith was educated at Eton College[24].
  • James Goldsmith received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • James Goldsmith's religion is recorded as Catholicism[26].
  • James Goldsmith is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

James Goldsmith was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on February 26, 1933[3]. His father was Frank Goldsmith[10]. His mother was Marcelle Mouiller[11].

Education

James Goldsmith was educated at Eton College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. James Goldsmith held the position of Member of the European Parliament[23].

Recognition

James Goldsmith received the Knight Bachelor[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria Isabel Albina Patiño y de Borbón[12], 1935–1954[28]; Ginette Christiane Léry[13], a secretary[29], b. 1937[30], of France[31]; and Annabel Goldsmith[14], a socialite[32], 1934–2025[33], of United Kingdom[34]. Children include Isabel Goldsmith[15], a hotel owner[35], b. 1954[36], of France[37]; Frank Manès Goldsmith[16], b. 1959[38]; Alix Goldsmith[17], b. 1964[39]; Jemima Goldsmith[18], a writer[40], b. 1974[41], of United Kingdom[42]; Zac Goldsmith[19], a politician[43], b. 1975[44], of United Kingdom[45]; and Ben Goldsmith[20], an ecologist[46], b. 1980[47], of United Kingdom[48]. James Goldsmith's religion is recorded as Catholicism[26]. He was affiliated with the Movement for France[49].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 19, 1997[5] and July 18, 1997[9]. James Goldsmith passed away in Benahavís[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[50].

Why It Matters

James Goldsmith ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,479 views/month, #5,932 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was James Goldsmith born?

James Goldsmith's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did James Goldsmith die?

James Goldsmith died in Benahavís[4].

Who were James Goldsmith's parents?

James Goldsmith's father was Frank Goldsmith[10]. James Goldsmith's mother was Marcelle Mouiller[11].

Who was James Goldsmith married to?

James Goldsmith's spouses include Maria Isabel Albina Patiño y de Borbón[12], Ginette Christiane Léry[13], and Annabel Goldsmith[14].

What did James Goldsmith do for work?

James Goldsmith worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

Where did James Goldsmith go to school?

James Goldsmith was educated at Eton College[24].

What awards did James Goldsmith receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25].

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  20. [6] . Members of the European Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [50] . Libération. liberation.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . lesechos.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [9] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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