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Samuel married Elizabeth Heather Firmston-Williams on 15 January 1947 with his wife becoming Viscountess Bearsted in 1948. They divorced in 1966 and she went on to marry Ronald Grierson. The Samuel couple had two daughters: The Honourable Felicity Ann Samuel (3 April 1948) she married Robert Waley-Cohen on 9 December 1975.
Feb 8, 2012 · For his role in fueling the Allies in World War I, he was made 1st Baron of Bearsted, and later 1st Viscount of Bearsted. Lord Samuel was known for his incredible devotion to his wife and four children. So much so, in fact, that he died less than 24 hours after the passing of his beloved wife.
May 22, 2020 · Marcus Samuel was given the hereditary title of Viscount Samuel in 1925. Marcus died on the same day in January 1927 as Fanny, his wife of 45 years. They are buried at Willesden Cemetery beside a memorial to their second son, Gerald, who was killed in action in World War One.
Marcus Samuel, also known as Sir Marcus Samuel, 1st Baronet and later Lord Bearsted, was a British businessman and the founder of the Shell Transport and Trading Company, the predecessor of the Royal Dutch Shell conglomerate. He was born on November 5, 1853, into a Jewish family in the Whitechapel district of London.
Jan 3, 2024 · Marcus "1st Viscount Bearsted" Samuel. Born 5 Nov 1853 in London, England, United Kingdom. Son of Marcus Samuel and Abigail (Moss) Samuel. Brother of Joseph Samuel and Samuel Samuel. Husband of Fanny Elizabeth (Benjamin) Samuel — married 1881 [location unknown] Descendants.
- Male
- November 5, 1853
- Fanny Elizabeth (Benjamin) Samuel
- January 17, 1927
Jan 17, 2016 · He also picked up a variety of titles, in part for his contributions to the war effort in World War I, becoming Baron Bearsted of Maidstone. Samuel remained an observant Jew throughout his life, and was active in the United Synagogue. In 1881, he married Fanny Elizabeth Benjamin, with whom he had four children.
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