William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme

British noble (1888-1949)
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Summary

William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme is a human[1]. He was born in Bolton[2]. He was born on March 25, 1888[3]. He died in Minneapolis[4]. He died on May 27, 1949[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,187 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's place of birth was Bolton[2].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme died in Minneapolis[4].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme was born on March 25, 1888[3].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme died on May 27, 1949[5].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme is buried at Christ Church, Port Sunlight[9].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's father was William Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme[10].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's mother was Elizabeth Ellen Hulme[11].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme was married to Marion Beatrice Smith[12].
  • Among William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's spouses was Winifred Agnes Lloyd[13].
  • A child of William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme was Philip Lever, 3rd Viscount Leverhulme[14].
  • A child of William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme was Elizabeth Ruth Lever[15].
  • A child of William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme was Rosemary Gertrude Alexandra Lever[16].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's professions included businessperson[6].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme worked as a politician[7].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme held the position of High Sheriff of Cheshire[19].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme was educated at Eton College[20].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme was educated at Trinity College[21].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme received the Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John[22].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme is recorded as male[23].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's noble title is recorded as Viscount Leverhulme[25].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's noble title is recorded as Baron Leverhulme[26].
  • William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's noble title is recorded as Lever baronets[27].

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Origins and Family

William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme was born in Bolton[2]. He was born on March 25, 1888[3]. His father was William Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Ellen Hulme[11].

Education

Educated at Eton College[20], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Trinity College[21], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[18], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1801[37] and High Sheriff of Cheshire[19], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39].

Recognition

William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme received the Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marion Beatrice Smith[12] and Winifred Agnes Lloyd[13]. Children include Philip Lever, 3rd Viscount Leverhulme[14], a politician[40], 1915–2000[41], of United Kingdom[42], awarded the Officer of the Order of Saint John[43]; Elizabeth Ruth Lever[15]; and Rosemary Gertrude Alexandra Lever[16], b. 1919[44].

Death and Burial

William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme died on May 27, 1949[5]. He passed away in Minneapolis[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church, Port Sunlight[9].

Why It Matters

William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,187 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme born?

William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme was born in Bolton[2].

Where did William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme die?

William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme passed away in Minneapolis[4].

Who were William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's parents?

William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's father was William Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme[10]. William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's mother was Elizabeth Ellen Hulme[11].

Who was William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme married to?

William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme's spouses include Marion Beatrice Smith[12] and Winifred Agnes Lloyd[13].

What did William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme do for work?

William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme worked as businessperson[6] and politician[7].

Where did William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme go to school?

William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme was educated at Eton College[20] and Trinity College[21].

What awards did William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme receive?

Honors received include Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John[22].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John
    Noble title → Viscount Leverhulme, Baron Leverhulme, Lever baronets
    Place of burial → Christ Church, Port Sunlight
    The peerage person id → p20521.htm#i205203
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