Lessing J. Rosenwald

American businessman, collector and bibliophile (1891–1979)
Person human Q6531687
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Lessing J. Rosenwald

Summary

Lessing J. Rosenwald is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on February 10, 1891[3]. He passed away in Montgomery County[4]. He died on June 24, 1979[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], chess player[7], peace activist[8], and bibliophile[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald passed away in Montgomery County[4].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald was born on February 10, 1891[3].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald died on June 24, 1979[5].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's father was Julius Rosenwald[11].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's mother was Augusta Nusbaum[12].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald worked as an art collector[6].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald worked as a chess player[7].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald worked as a peace activist[8].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's professions included bibliophile[9].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald was employed by Sears[14].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's education included a stint at Cornell University[15].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald received the Sir Thomas More Medal for Book Collecting[16].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald was a member of Philobiblon Club[17].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald was a member of American Philosophical Society[18].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald is recorded as male[19].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's Commons category is recorded as Lessing J. Rosenwald[21].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's residence is recorded as Jenkintown[22].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's sport is recorded as chess[23].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's family name is recorded as Q2167296[24].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's work location is recorded as Philadelphia[25].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1915[26].
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1979[27].

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Origins and Family

Lessing J. Rosenwald was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on February 10, 1891[3]. His father was Julius Rosenwald[11]. His mother was Augusta Nusbaum[12].

Education

Lessing J. Rosenwald's education included a stint at Cornell University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], chess player[7], peace activist[8], and bibliophile[9]. Among Lessing J. Rosenwald's employers was Sears[14].

Recognition

Lessing J. Rosenwald received the Sir Thomas More Medal for Book Collecting[16].

Death and Burial

Lessing J. Rosenwald died on June 24, 1979[5]. He died in Montgomery County[4].

Why It Matters

Lessing J. Rosenwald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Lessing J. Rosenwald born?

Lessing J. Rosenwald was born in Chicago[2].

Where did Lessing J. Rosenwald die?

Lessing J. Rosenwald passed away in Montgomery County[4].

Who were Lessing J. Rosenwald's parents?

Lessing J. Rosenwald's father was Julius Rosenwald[11]. Lessing J. Rosenwald's mother was Augusta Nusbaum[12].

What did Lessing J. Rosenwald do for work?

Lessing J. Rosenwald worked as art collector[6], chess player[7], peace activist[8], and bibliophile[9].

Where did Lessing J. Rosenwald go to school?

Lessing J. Rosenwald was educated at Cornell University[15].

What awards did Lessing J. Rosenwald receive?

Honors received include Sir Thomas More Medal for Book Collecting[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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