Victor Gollancz

British publisher (1893–1967)
Person human Q574400
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Victor Gollancz

Summary

Victor Gollancz is a human[1]. Born in Maida Vale[2], he… he was born on April 9, 1893[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 8, 1967[5]. He worked as a peace activist[6], philosopher[7], publisher[8], journalist[9], and military officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Victor Gollancz's place of birth was Maida Vale[2].
  • Victor Gollancz passed away in London[4].
  • Victor Gollancz was born on April 9, 1893[3].
  • Victor Gollancz died on February 8, 1967[5].
  • Victor Gollancz was married to Ruth Gollancz[12].
  • A child of Victor Gollancz was Livia Ruth Gollancz[13].
  • A child of Victor Gollancz was Vita Gollancz[14].
  • Victor Gollancz held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Victor Gollancz's professions included peace activist[6].
  • Victor Gollancz worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Victor Gollancz worked as a publisher[8].
  • Victor Gollancz's professions included journalist[9].
  • Victor Gollancz worked as a military officer[10].
  • Victor Gollancz's professions included politician[16].
  • Victor Gollancz was educated at St Paul's School[17].
  • Victor Gollancz's education included a stint at New College[18].
  • Victor Gollancz received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • Victor Gollancz received the Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[20].
  • Victor Gollancz received the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[21].
  • Victor Gollancz received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Victor Gollancz is recorded as male[23].
  • Victor Gollancz's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Victor Gollancz was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].
  • Victor Gollancz's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Victor Gollancz's Commons category is recorded as Victor Gollancz[27].

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Origins and Family

Victor Gollancz's place of birth was Maida Vale[2]. He was born on April 9, 1893[3].

Education

Educated at St Paul's School[17], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1509[30], headquartered in London[31] and New College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1379[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include peace activist[6], philosopher[7], publisher[8], journalist[9], military officer[10], and politician[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a grade of an order[35], in Germany[36]; Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[20], an award[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1950[39]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[21], a cultural prize[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1932[42]; and Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1300[45].

Personal Life

Victor Gollancz was married to Ruth Gollancz[12]. Children include Livia Ruth Gollancz[13], a French horn player[46], 1920–2018[47] and Vita Gollancz[14], a painter[48], 1926–2009[49], of United Kingdom[50]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].

Death and Burial

Victor Gollancz died on February 8, 1967[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Victor Gollancz ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Victor Gollancz born?

Born in Maida Vale[2], Victor Gollancz…

Where did Victor Gollancz die?

Victor Gollancz passed away in London[4].

Who was Victor Gollancz married to?

Victor Gollancz's spouses include Ruth Gollancz[12].

What did Victor Gollancz do for work?

Victor Gollancz worked as peace activist[6], philosopher[7], publisher[8], journalist[9], and military officer[10].

Where did Victor Gollancz go to school?

Victor Gollancz was educated at St Paul's School[17] and New College[18].

What awards did Victor Gollancz receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[20], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[21], and Knight Bachelor[22].

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  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . friedenspreis-des-deutschen-buchhandels.de. friedenspreis-des-deutschen-buchhandels.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . Who's Who. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
    Military branch British Army
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    Child Livia Ruth Gollancz, Vita Gollancz
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