Robert Waley Cohen

British businessman (1877-1952)
Person human Q2159119
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Robert Waley Cohen

Summary

Robert Waley Cohen is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on September 8, 1877[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 27, 1952[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Robert Waley Cohen…
  • Robert Waley Cohen died in London[4].
  • Robert Waley Cohen was born on September 8, 1877[3].
  • Robert Waley Cohen died on November 27, 1952[5].
  • Robert Waley Cohen's father was Nathaniel Louis Cohen[7].
  • Robert Waley Cohen's mother was Julia Cohen[8].
  • Robert Waley Cohen was married to Alice Violet Beddington[9].
  • A child of Robert Waley Cohen was Bernard Waley-Cohen[10].
  • A child of Robert Waley Cohen was Henrietta Floretta Waley-Cohen[11].
  • A child of Robert Waley Cohen was Matthew Henry Waley-Cohen[12].
  • Robert Waley Cohen held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Among Robert Waley Cohen's employers was Shell[14].
  • Among Robert Waley Cohen's employers was United Africa Company[15].
  • Robert Waley Cohen was educated at Emmanuel College[16].
  • Robert Waley Cohen was educated at Clifton College[17].
  • Robert Waley Cohen received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Robert Waley Cohen is recorded as male[19].
  • Robert Waley Cohen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Robert Waley Cohen was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Robert Waley Cohen's family name is recorded as Cohen[22].
  • Robert Waley Cohen's given name is recorded as Robert[23].
  • Robert Waley Cohen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Robert Waley Cohen… he was born on September 8, 1877[3]. His father was Nathaniel Louis Cohen[7]. His mother was Julia Cohen[8].

Education

Educated at Emmanuel College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1584[27] and Clifton College[17], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1862[30], headquartered in Bristol[31].

Career and Affiliations

Employers include Shell[14], a business[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1890[34], headquartered in London[35] and United Africa Company[15], a business[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1929[38], headquartered in London[39].

Recognition

Robert Waley Cohen received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].

Personal Life

Robert Waley Cohen was married to Alice Violet Beddington[9]. Children include Bernard Waley-Cohen[10], a politician[40], 1914–1991[41], of United Kingdom[42], awarded the Knight Bachelor[43]; Henrietta Floretta Waley-Cohen[11], 1914–1999[44]; and Matthew Henry Waley-Cohen[12], 1916–1989[45].

Death and Burial

Robert Waley Cohen died on November 27, 1952[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Waley Cohen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Robert Waley Cohen born?

Robert Waley Cohen's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Robert Waley Cohen die?

Robert Waley Cohen passed away in London[4].

Who were Robert Waley Cohen's parents?

Robert Waley Cohen's father was Nathaniel Louis Cohen[7]. Robert Waley Cohen's mother was Julia Cohen[8].

Who was Robert Waley Cohen married to?

Robert Waley Cohen's spouses include Alice Violet Beddington[9].

Where did Robert Waley Cohen go to school?

Robert Waley Cohen was educated at Emmanuel College[16] and Clifton College[17].

What awards did Robert Waley Cohen receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].

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  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 32481
    Given name Robert
    Grace's guide id Robert_Waley_Cohen
    Alexander turnbull library id 229381
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