George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld
British businessman (1919–2016)
Died aged 96VirgoUnited Kingdom
Biography
George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld (13 September 1919 – 20 January 2016) was a British publisher, philanthropist, and newspaper columnist. He was also a lifelong Zionist and renowned networker. He was on good terms with prime ministers and presidents and put his connections to good use for diplomatic and philanthropic ends.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- member of the House of Lords
Employers / organisations
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
- British Broadcasting Corporation
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Barbara SkeltonJane SieffSandra Helen PaysonAnnabelle Whitestone
- Children
- Laura Weidenfeld
- Parents
- Max WeidenfeldRosa
Awards & honours (8)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
- Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg
- Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna
- Charlemagne Medal for European Media
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Knight Bachelor
- M100 Media Award
Quick answers about George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld
- How old was George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld?
- George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld died on January 20, 2016 at the age of 96.
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- George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was born on September 13, 1919.
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- George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld was born in Vienna.
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- George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's zodiac sign is Virgo.
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- George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld is a citizen of United Kingdom, Austria, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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- According to Wikidata, George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld's spouses include Barbara Skelton, Jane Sieff, Sandra Helen Payson, Annabelle Whitestone.
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- Wikidata lists 1 child of George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld.
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