William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt

merchant banker and public servant (1908–1979)
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William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt

Summary

William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on +1908-10-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1979-01-03T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an aristocrat[5], banker[6], and merchant[7].

Key Facts

  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt was born in London[2].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt was born on +1908-10-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt died on +1979-01-03T00:00:00Z[4].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's father was Lewis Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt[8].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's mother was Mary Harcourt, Viscountess Harcourt[9].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt was married to Maud Grosvenor[10].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt was married to Elizabeth Snagge[11].
  • A child of William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt was Ann Harcourt[12].
  • A child of William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt was Penelope Harcourt[13].
  • A child of William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt was Virginia Harcourt[14].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • English was William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's native language[16].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt worked as an aristocrat[5].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt worked as a banker[6].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's professions included merchant[7].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt was educated at Christ Church[17].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's education included a stint at Eton College[18].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt is recorded as male[20].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's noble title is recorded as Viscount Harcourt[22].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[23].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's family name is recorded as Harcourt[24].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's given name is recorded as Edward[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt… he was born on +1908-10-05T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Lewis Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt[8]. His mother was Mary Harcourt, Viscountess Harcourt[9]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[17], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1546[29], headquartered in Oxford[30] and Eton College[18], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1440[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[5], banker[6], and merchant[7].

Recognition

William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maud Grosvenor[10], an aristocrat[34], 1909–2000[35] and Elizabeth Snagge[11], 1910–1959[36]. Children include Ann Harcourt[12], an aristocrat[37], b. 1932[38]; Penelope Harcourt[13], an aristocrat[39], b. 1933[40]; and Virginia Harcourt[14], an aristocrat[41], 1937–1974[42].

Death and Burial

William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt died on +1979-01-03T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt born?

Born in London[2], William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt…

Who were William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's parents?

William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's father was Lewis Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt[8]. William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's mother was Mary Harcourt, Viscountess Harcourt[9].

Who was William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt married to?

William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt's spouses include Maud Grosvenor[10] and Elizabeth Snagge[11].

What did William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt do for work?

William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt worked as aristocrat[5], banker[6], and merchant[7].

Where did William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt go to school?

William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt was educated at Christ Church[17] and Eton College[18].

What awards did William Harcourt, 2nd Viscount Harcourt receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].

References

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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