Leslie Hore-Belisha

British politician (1893-1957)
Person human Q122522
Leslie Hore-Belisha
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Leslie Hore-Belisha

Summary

Leslie Hore-Belisha is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hampstead[2]. He was born on September 7, 1893[3]. He died in Reims[4]. He died on February 16, 1957[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hampstead[2], Leslie Hore-Belisha…
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha passed away in Reims[4].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha was born on September 7, 1893[3].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha died on February 16, 1957[5].
  • Burial took place at Golders Green Jewish Cemetery[8].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha's father was Jacob Isaac Belisha[9].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha's mother was Elizabeth Miers[10].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha was married to Cynthia Sophie Elliot[11].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha's professions included politician[6].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha held the position of Secretary of State for Transport[13].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha held the position of Secretary of State for War[14].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha held the position of Financial Secretary to the Treasury[16].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha's education included a stint at St John's College[19].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha's education included a stint at Clifton College[20].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha was a member of Q21406862[21].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha is recorded as male[22].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha's noble title is recorded as Baron Hore-Belisha[24].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha was affiliated with the Liberal Party[25].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Leslie Hore-Belisha's Commons category is recorded as Leslie Hore-Belisha[27].

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Origins and Family

Leslie Hore-Belisha's place of birth was Hampstead[2]. He was born on September 7, 1893[3]. His father was Jacob Isaac Belisha[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Miers[10].

Education

Educated at St John's College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1555[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Clifton College[20], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1862[34], headquartered in Bristol[35].

Career and Affiliations

Leslie Hore-Belisha worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Transport[13], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1919[38]; Secretary of State for War[14], a position[39], in Kingdom of Great Britain[40]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Financial Secretary to the Treasury[16], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1711[45]; member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1935[48]; and member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1931[51].

Personal Life

Among Leslie Hore-Belisha's spouses was Cynthia Sophie Elliot[11]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[25].

Death and Burial

Leslie Hore-Belisha died on February 16, 1957[5]. He passed away in Reims[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[52]. Burial took place at Golders Green Jewish Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Leslie Hore-Belisha include Belisha beacon[53].

Why It Matters

Leslie Hore-Belisha ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54]

Entities named for him include Belisha beacon[53].

FAQs

Where was Leslie Hore-Belisha born?

Leslie Hore-Belisha's place of birth was Hampstead[2].

Where did Leslie Hore-Belisha die?

Leslie Hore-Belisha passed away in Reims[4].

Who were Leslie Hore-Belisha's parents?

Leslie Hore-Belisha's father was Jacob Isaac Belisha[9]. Leslie Hore-Belisha's mother was Elizabeth Miers[10].

Who was Leslie Hore-Belisha married to?

Leslie Hore-Belisha's spouses include Cynthia Sophie Elliot[11].

What did Leslie Hore-Belisha do for work?

Leslie Hore-Belisha worked as politician[6].

Where did Leslie Hore-Belisha go to school?

Leslie Hore-Belisha was educated at St John's College[19] and Clifton College[20].

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  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at St John's College, Clifton College
    Place of burial Golders Green Jewish Cemetery
    Place of death Reims
    Occupation politician
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