Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading

British politician (1860-1935)
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Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading

Summary

Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on October 10, 1860[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 30, 1935[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], diplomat[8], lawyer[9], and jurist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's place of birth was London[2].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading died in London[4].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading was born on October 10, 1860[3].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading died on December 30, 1935[5].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's father was Joseph Michael Isaacs[12].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's mother was Sarah Davis[13].
  • Among Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's spouses was Alice Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading[14].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading was married to Stella Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading[15].
  • A child of Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading was Gerald Isaacs, 2nd Marquess of Reading[16].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading worked as a politician[6].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's professions included judge[7].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's professions included jurist[10].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[19].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading held the position of Governor-General of India[20].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[21].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[22].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[23].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's education included a stint at Middle Temple[25].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26].
  • Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27].

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Origins and Family

Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on October 10, 1860[3]. His father was Joseph Michael Isaacs[12]. His mother was Sarah Davis[13].

Education

Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading was educated at Middle Temple[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], diplomat[8], lawyer[9], and jurist[10]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[19], a public office[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1782[30]; Governor-General of India[20], a historical position[31], in British Raj[32]; Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[21], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1234[35]; Attorney General for England and Wales[22], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1277[38]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[23], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[24], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27], honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[43], Knight Bachelor[44], Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[45], and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Alice Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading[14], 1866–1930[47], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[48] and Stella Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading[15], a politician[49], 1894–1971[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[52]. A child of Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading was Gerald Isaacs, 2nd Marquess of Reading[16]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[53].

Death and Burial

Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading died on December 30, 1935[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading include Reading Power Station[54], a gas-fired power station[55], in Israel[56], founded in 1938[57].

Why It Matters

Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Reading Power Station[54], a gas-fired power station[55], in Israel[56], founded in 1938[57].

FAQs

Where was Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading born?

Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading was born in London[2].

Where did Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading die?

Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading passed away in London[4].

Who were Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's parents?

Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's father was Joseph Michael Isaacs[12]. Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's mother was Sarah Davis[13].

Who was Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading married to?

Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading's spouses include Alice Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading[14] and Stella Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading[15].

What did Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading do for work?

Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading worked as politician[6], judge[7], diplomat[8], lawyer[9], and jurist[10].

Where did Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading go to school?

Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading was educated at Middle Temple[25].

What awards did Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27], honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[43], and Knight Bachelor[44].

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