John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon

British politician (1873-1954)
Person human Q333091
John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon
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John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon

Summary

John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon is a human[1]. Born in Manchester[2], he… he was born on February 28, 1873[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 11, 1954[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon was born in Manchester[2].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon passed away in London[4].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon was born on February 28, 1873[3].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon died on January 11, 1954[5].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's father was Edwin Simon[10].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's mother was Fanny Allsebrook[11].
  • Among John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's spouses was Kathleen Simon, Viscountess Simon[12].
  • Among John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's spouses was Ethel Mary Venables[13].
  • A child of John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon was John Simon, 2nd Viscount Simon[14].
  • A child of John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon was Margaret Elizabeth Simon[15].
  • A child of John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon was Joan Angel Allsebrook Simon[16].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's professions included politician[6].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's professions included lawyer[7].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon worked as a judge[8].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon held the position of Lord Chancellor[19].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[20].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[21].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon held the position of Home Secretary[22].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon held the position of Home Secretary[23].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's education included a stint at Wadham College[24].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's education included a stint at Fettes College[25].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon received the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[27].

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Origins and Family

John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon was born in Manchester[2]. He was born on February 28, 1873[3]. His father was Edwin Simon[10]. His mother was Fanny Allsebrook[11].

Education

Educated at Wadham College[24] and Fettes College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; Lord Chancellor[19], a title[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1066[33]; Chancellor of the Exchequer[20], a public office[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1316[36]; Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[21], a public office[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1782[39]; Home Secretary[22], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1782[42]; and Solicitor General for England and Wales[43], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26], Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[46], and Knight Bachelor[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Kathleen Simon, Viscountess Simon[12], a nurse[48], 1869–1955[49], of United Kingdom[50], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[51] and Ethel Mary Venables[13]. Children include John Simon, 2nd Viscount Simon[14], Margaret Elizabeth Simon[15], and Joan Angel Allsebrook Simon[16]. Political affiliations include Liberal Party[52] and National Liberal Party[53].

Death and Burial

John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon died on January 11, 1954[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon born?

Born in Manchester[2], John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon…

Where did John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon die?

John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon passed away in London[4].

Who were John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's parents?

John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's father was Edwin Simon[10]. John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's mother was Fanny Allsebrook[11].

Who was John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon married to?

John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon's spouses include Kathleen Simon, Viscountess Simon[12] and Ethel Mary Venables[13].

What did John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon do for work?

John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon go to school?

John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon was educated at Wadham College[24] and Fettes College[25].

What awards did John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26], Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[46], and Knight Bachelor[47].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [46] . wikidata.org.
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  29. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, judge
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    Educated at Wadham College, Fettes College
    Place of death London
    Occupation politician, lawyer, judge
    Award received Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order +1
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