Lewis Casson

British actor (1875-1969)
Person human Q1822083
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Lewis Casson

Summary

Lewis Casson is a human[1]. Born in Birkenhead[2], he… he was born on October 26, 1875[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 16, 1969[5]. He worked as an actor[6], engineer[7], and stage actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Birkenhead[2], Lewis Casson…
  • Lewis Casson died in London[4].
  • Lewis Casson was born on October 26, 1875[3].
  • Lewis Casson died on May 16, 1969[5].
  • Lewis Casson is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[10].
  • Among Lewis Casson's spouses was Sybil Thorndike[11].
  • A child of Lewis Casson was John Casson[12].
  • A child of Lewis Casson was Mary Casson[13].
  • A child of Lewis Casson was Ann Casson[14].
  • A child of Lewis Casson was Christopher Casson[15].
  • Lewis Casson held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Lewis Casson worked as an actor[6].
  • Lewis Casson's professions included engineer[7].
  • Lewis Casson worked as a stage actor[8].
  • Lewis Casson's education included a stint at Ruthin School[17].
  • Lewis Casson's education included a stint at University of St Mark & St John[18].
  • Lewis Casson received the Military Cross[19].
  • Lewis Casson received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Lewis Casson is recorded as male[21].
  • Lewis Casson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Lewis Casson's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Lewis Casson's Commons category is recorded as Lewis Casson[24].
  • Lewis Casson was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Lewis Casson's family name is recorded as Casson[26].
  • Lewis Casson's given name is recorded as Lewis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lewis Casson was born in Birkenhead[2]. He was born on October 26, 1875[3].

Education

Educated at Ruthin School[17], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1201[30] and University of St Mark & St John[18], a university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1923[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], engineer[7], and stage actor[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[19], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1914[36] and Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1300[39].

Personal Life

Among Lewis Casson's spouses was Sybil Thorndike[11]. Children include John Casson[12], 1909–1999[40]; Mary Casson[13], an actor[41], 1914–2009[42], of United Kingdom[43]; Ann Casson[14], an actor[44], 1915–1990[45], of United Kingdom[46]; and Christopher Casson[15], an actor[47], 1912–1996[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49].

Death and Burial

Lewis Casson died on May 16, 1969[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[10].

Why It Matters

Lewis Casson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Lewis Casson born?

Lewis Casson was born in Birkenhead[2].

Where did Lewis Casson die?

Lewis Casson died in London[4].

Who was Lewis Casson married to?

Lewis Casson's spouses include Sybil Thorndike[11].

What did Lewis Casson do for work?

Lewis Casson worked as actor[6], engineer[7], and stage actor[8].

Where did Lewis Casson go to school?

Lewis Casson was educated at Ruthin School[17] and University of St Mark & St John[18].

What awards did Lewis Casson receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[19] and Knight Bachelor[20].

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  4. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  16. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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