Sidney Webb

English socialist economist, 1859–1947 (1859–1947)
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Sidney Webb
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Sidney Webb

Summary

Sidney Webb is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 13, 1859[3]. He passed away in Hampshire[4]. He died on October 13, 1947[5]. He worked as a politician[6], professor[7], economist[8], historian[9], and sociologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Sidney Webb was born in London[2].
  • Sidney Webb passed away in Hampshire[4].
  • Sidney Webb was born on July 13, 1859[3].
  • Sidney Webb died on October 13, 1947[5].
  • Sidney Webb is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].
  • Sidney Webb's father was Charles Webb[13].
  • Sidney Webb's mother was Elizabeth Mary Stacey[14].
  • Among Sidney Webb's spouses was Beatrice Webb[15].
  • Sidney Webb held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Sidney Webb worked as a politician[6].
  • Sidney Webb's professions included professor[7].
  • Sidney Webb worked as an economist[8].
  • Sidney Webb's professions included historian[9].
  • Sidney Webb worked as a sociologist[10].
  • Sidney Webb worked as a writer[17].
  • Sidney Webb's field of work was economics[18].
  • Sidney Webb held the position of President of the Board of Trade[19].
  • Sidney Webb held the position of Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs[20].
  • Sidney Webb held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies[21].
  • Sidney Webb held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Sidney Webb held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Sidney Webb held the position of member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Among Sidney Webb's employers was London School of Economics and Political Science[25].
  • Sidney Webb's education included a stint at Birkbeck, University of London[26].
  • Sidney Webb was educated at King's College London[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Sidney Webb… he was born on July 13, 1859[3]. His father was Charles Webb[13]. His mother was Elizabeth Mary Stacey[14].

Education

Educated at Birkbeck, University of London[26], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1823[30], headquartered in London[31]; King's College London[27], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1829[34], headquartered in London[35]; and The Dickson Poon School of Law[36], a law school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1831[39], headquartered in Somerset House[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], professor[7], economist[8], historian[9], sociologist[10], and writer[17]. Sidney Webb's field of work was economics[18]. He was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science[25]. Positions held include President of the Board of Trade[19], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs[20], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1925[45]; Secretary of State for the Colonies[21], a position[46], in Kingdom of Great Britain[47], founded in 1768[48]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1924[53]; and member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1923[56].

Recognition

Sidney Webb received the Order of Merit[57].

Personal Life

Among Sidney Webb's spouses was Beatrice Webb[15]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[58].

Death and Burial

Sidney Webb died on October 13, 1947[5]. He died in Hampshire[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[12].

Why It Matters

Sidney Webb ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Sidney Webb born?

Sidney Webb was born in London[2].

Where did Sidney Webb die?

Sidney Webb passed away in Hampshire[4].

Who were Sidney Webb's parents?

Sidney Webb's father was Charles Webb[13]. Sidney Webb's mother was Elizabeth Mary Stacey[14].

Who was Sidney Webb married to?

Sidney Webb's spouses include Beatrice Webb[15].

What did Sidney Webb do for work?

Sidney Webb worked as politician[6], professor[7], economist[8], historian[9], and sociologist[10].

Where did Sidney Webb go to school?

Sidney Webb was educated at Birkbeck, University of London[26], King's College London[27], and The Dickson Poon School of Law[36].

What awards did Sidney Webb receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit[57].

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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