Julius Beer
| Julius Beer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1836 Frankfurt, Germany |
| Died |
1880 London, England |
Resting place | Highgate Cemetery |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Businessman, banker, newspaper baron |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Spouse(s) | Thyrza Beer |
| Children | Frederick Arthur Beer |
| Relatives | Rachel Sassoon Beer (daughter-in-law) |
Julius Beer (1836–1880) was a German-born English businessman, banker and newspaper baron. He owned The Observer from 1870 to 1880.
Biography
Early life
Julius Beer was born in 1836 in Frankfurt, Germany.[1][2] He was Jewish.[2] His uncle was Giacomo Meyerbeer (born Jacob Liebmann Beer; 1791–1864), a German opera composer.[3]
Career
He made his fortune in the London Stock Exchange.[4] He was a member of the London Banking Association.[5]
In 1870, he purchased The Observer newspaper, which he owned until his death in 1880.[4]
Personal life
He was married to Thyrza Beer (died 1881).[1] They had a son:
- Frederick Arthur Beer (died 1903; married Rachel Sassoon Beer (1858–1927).[1]
He died in 1880.[1] His mausoleum in the Highgate Cemetery has been listed as Grade II since 14 May 1974.[4][6] It was designed by English architect John Oldrid Scott (1841–1913).[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 FindAGrave: Julius Beer
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Max Egremont, Siegfried Sassoon, Pan Macmillan, 2006, p. 17
- ↑ Giacomo Meyerbeer, The Diaries of Giacomo Meyerbeer: 1840-1849, Associated University Presse, 1999, p. 177
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 British Listed Buildings: Mausoleum of Julius Beer in Highgate (Western) Cemetery, Camden
- ↑ Phillip Cottrell, Investment Banking in England 1856-1881, Routledge, 2013, p. 495
- ↑ Elisabeth Hewes, Betty's Travel Journals, Paragon Publishing, 2011, p. 152
- ↑ Bridget Cherry, London: North, Yale University Press, 1998, p. 354