Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted

British entrepreneur and politician (1853-1927)
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Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted
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Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted

Summary

Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted is a human[1]. He was born in Whitechapel[2]. He was born on +1853-11-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1927-01-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,149 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's place of birth was Whitechapel[2].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted died in London[4].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted was born on +1853-11-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted died on +1927-01-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted is buried at Willesden Jewish Cemetery[9].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's father was Marcus Samuel[10].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's mother was Abigail Moss[11].
  • Among Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's spouses was Fanny Elizabeth Benjamin[12].
  • A child of Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted was Walter Samuel, 2nd Viscount Bearsted[13].
  • A child of Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted was Ida Marie Samuel[14].
  • A child of Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted was Nellie Samuel[15].
  • A child of Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted was Gerald George Samuel[16].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted worked as an entrepreneur[6].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted worked as a politician[7].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted held the position of Lord Mayor of London[19].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted received the Golden Book[21].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's image is recorded as Marcus Samuel mw179354.jpg[22].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted is recorded as male[23].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's noble title is recorded as viscount[25].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's noble title is recorded as Viscount Bearsted[26].
  • Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's noble title is recorded as Baron Bearsted[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Whitechapel[2], Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted… he was born on +1853-11-05T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Marcus Samuel[10]. His mother was Abigail Moss[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30] and Lord Mayor of London[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1189[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1300[36] and Golden Book[21].

Personal Life

Among Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's spouses was Fanny Elizabeth Benjamin[12]. Children include Walter Samuel, 2nd Viscount Bearsted[13], an art collector[37], 1882–1948[38], of United Kingdom[39], awarded the Military Cross[40]; Ida Marie Samuel[14], 1890–1940[41]; Nellie Samuel[15], 1883–1962[42]; and Gerald George Samuel[16], 1886–1917[43].

Death and Burial

Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted died on +1927-01-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Willesden Jewish Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,149 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted born?

Born in Whitechapel[2], Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted…

Where did Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted die?

Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted passed away in London[4].

Who were Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's parents?

Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's father was Marcus Samuel[10]. Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's mother was Abigail Moss[11].

Who was Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted married to?

Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted's spouses include Fanny Elizabeth Benjamin[12].

What did Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted do for work?

Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted worked as entrepreneur[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[20] and Golden Book[21].

References

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  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . archief.brussel.be. Retrieved . archief.brussel.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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