Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel

British stockbroker and collector (1872-1953)
Person human Q66377905
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Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel

Summary

Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel is a human[1]. He was born on +1872-02-19T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1953-02-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a stockbroker[4] and collector[5].

Key Facts

  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel was born on +1872-02-19T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel died on +1953-02-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel is buried at Church of St Mark, Ansty and Staplefield[6].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's father was Ludwig Messel[7].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's mother was Annie Cussans[8].
  • Among Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's spouses was Maud Frances Sambourne[9].
  • A child of Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel was Linley Francis Messel[10].
  • A child of Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel was Anne Parsons, Countess of Rosse[11].
  • A child of Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel was Oliver Messel[12].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel worked as a stockbroker[4].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel worked as a collector[5].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel held the position of High Sheriff of Sussex[14].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel is recorded as male[16].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[18].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 274970924[19].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's residence is recorded as Nymans[20].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's family name is recorded as Messel[21].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's given name is recorded as Leonard[22].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's Rodovid ID is recorded as 1097196[23].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ID is recorded as 369117[24].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's plaque image is recorded as Messel memorial tablet, Staplefield.jpg[25].
  • Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's genealogics.org person ID is recorded as I00088211[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel was born on +1872-02-19T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Ludwig Messel[7]. His mother was Annie Cussans[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stockbroker[4] and collector[5]. Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel held the position of High Sheriff of Sussex[14].

Recognition

Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].

Personal Life

Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel was married to Maud Frances Sambourne[9]. Children include Linley Francis Messel[10], 1899–1971[27]; Anne Parsons, Countess of Rosse[11], a socialite[28], 1902–1992[29], of United Kingdom[30]; and Oliver Messel[12], a scenographer[31], 1904–1978[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[34], specialised in scenic design[35].

Death and Burial

Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel died on +1953-02-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He is buried at Church of St Mark, Ansty and Staplefield[6].

FAQs

Who were Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's parents?

Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's father was Ludwig Messel[7]. Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's mother was Annie Cussans[8].

Who was Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel married to?

Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel's spouses include Maud Frances Sambourne[9].

What did Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel do for work?

Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel worked as stockbroker[4] and collector[5].

What awards did Leonard Charles Rudolph Messel receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . The London Gazette 34261. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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