Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin

British politician (1889-1972)
Person human Q6537050
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Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin

Summary

Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on November 14, 1889[3]. He died on May 11, 1972[4]. He worked as a politician[5].

Key Facts

  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin was born in London[2].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin was born on November 14, 1889[3].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin died on May 11, 1972[4].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin was married to Rosa Neft[6].
  • Among Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's spouses was Frieda M. Pilling[7].
  • Among Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's spouses was Marguerite Schlageter[8].
  • A child of Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin was Samuel Silkin, Baron Silkin of Dulwich[9].
  • A child of Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin was Arthur Silkin[10].
  • A child of Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin was John Silkin[11].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin worked as a politician[5].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin held the position of member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin held the position of member of London County Council[16].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin is recorded as male[17].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's noble title is recorded as Baron Silkin[19].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin was affiliated with the Labour Party[20].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's Commons category is recorded as Lewis Silkin[21].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's given name is recorded as Lewis[22].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's work location is recorded as London[23].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin'}[25].
  • Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's candidacy in election is recorded as 1945 United Kingdom general election[26].

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Origins and Family

Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 14, 1889[3].

Career and Affiliations

Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1945[29]; member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1935[32]; and member of London County Council[16], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1889[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Rosa Neft[6], Frieda M. Pilling[7], and Marguerite Schlageter[8]. Children include Samuel Silkin, Baron Silkin of Dulwich[9], a cricketer[36], 1918–1988[37], of United Kingdom[38]; Arthur Silkin[10], 1918–2001[39]; and John Silkin[11], a politician[40], 1923–1987[41], of United Kingdom[42]. Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin was affiliated with the Labour Party[20].

Death and Burial

Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin died on May 11, 1972[4].

FAQs

Where was Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin born?

Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin was born in London[2].

Who was Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin married to?

Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin's spouses include Rosa Neft[6], Frieda M. Pilling[7], and Marguerite Schlageter[8].

What did Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin do for work?

Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin worked as politician[5].

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  3. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Candidacy in election 1945 United Kingdom general election
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