Paul Hamlyn

German-born British publisher and philanthropist (1926-2001)
Person human Q10567458
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Paul Hamlyn

Summary

Paul Hamlyn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on February 12, 1926[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 31, 2001[5]. He worked as an opinion journalist[6], politician[7], and publisher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (584 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Hamlyn was born in Berlin[2].
  • Paul Hamlyn passed away in London[4].
  • Paul Hamlyn was born on February 12, 1926[3].
  • Paul Hamlyn died on August 31, 2001[5].
  • Paul Hamlyn is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[10].
  • Paul Hamlyn's father was Richard Hamburger[11].
  • Paul Hamlyn's mother was L. Hamburg[12].
  • Paul Hamlyn was married to Eileen Margaret Watson[13].
  • Among Paul Hamlyn's spouses was Baroness Hamlyn[14].
  • Paul Hamlyn held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Paul Hamlyn's professions included opinion journalist[6].
  • Paul Hamlyn's professions included politician[7].
  • Paul Hamlyn worked as a publisher[8].
  • Paul Hamlyn held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • Paul Hamlyn was educated at St Christopher School[17].
  • Paul Hamlyn received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Paul Hamlyn received the Albert Medal[19].
  • Paul Hamlyn is recorded as male[20].
  • Paul Hamlyn's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Paul Hamlyn was affiliated with the Labour Party[22].
  • Paul Hamlyn earned the academic degree of Doctor of Letters[23].
  • Paul Hamlyn's family name is recorded as Hamlyn[24].
  • Paul Hamlyn's given name is recorded as Paul[25].
  • Paul Hamlyn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Paul Hamlyn's has works in the collection is recorded as Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Hamlyn's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on February 12, 1926[3]. His father was Richard Hamburger[11]. His mother was L. Hamburg[12].

Education

Paul Hamlyn was educated at St Christopher School[17]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Letters[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include opinion journalist[6], politician[7], and publisher[8]. Paul Hamlyn held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Albert Medal[19], a medallion[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1864[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eileen Margaret Watson[13], 1926–1970[33] and Baroness Hamlyn[14]. Paul Hamlyn was affiliated with the Labour Party[22].

Death and Burial

Paul Hamlyn died on August 31, 2001[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[10].

Why It Matters

Paul Hamlyn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (584 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Paul Hamlyn born?

Paul Hamlyn's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Paul Hamlyn die?

Paul Hamlyn died in London[4].

Who were Paul Hamlyn's parents?

Paul Hamlyn's father was Richard Hamburger[11]. Paul Hamlyn's mother was L. Hamburg[12].

Who was Paul Hamlyn married to?

Paul Hamlyn's spouses include Eileen Margaret Watson[13] and Baroness Hamlyn[14].

What did Paul Hamlyn do for work?

Paul Hamlyn worked as opinion journalist[6], politician[7], and publisher[8].

Where did Paul Hamlyn go to school?

Paul Hamlyn was educated at St Christopher School[17].

What awards did Paul Hamlyn receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18] and Albert Medal[19].

References

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Redpandacat · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → London
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