Julius Beer

For the politician, see Julius Beer (politician).
Julius Beer
Born 1836
Frankfurt, Germany
Died 1880
London, England
Burial 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] He was Jewish.[1] His uncle was Giacomo Meyerbeer (born Jacob Liebmann Beer; 1791–1864), a German opera composer.[2]

Career

He made his fortune in the London Stock Exchange.[3] He was a member of the London Banking Association.[4]

In 1870, he purchased The Observer newspaper, which he owned until his death in 1880.[3]

Personal life

He was married to Thyrza Beer (died 1881).[5] They had a son:

He died in 1880.[5] His mausoleum in the Highgate Cemetery has been listed as Grade II since 14 May 1974.[3][6] It was designed by English architect John Oldrid Scott (1841–1913).[7]

References

  1. 1 2 Max Egremont, Siegfried Sassoon, Pan Macmillan, 2006, p. 17
  2. ↑ Giacomo Meyerbeer, The Diaries of Giacomo Meyerbeer: 1840-1849, Associated University Presse, 1999, p. 177
  3. 1 2 3 British Listed Buildings: Mausoleum of Julius Beer in Highgate (Western) Cemetery, Camden
  4. ↑ Phillip Cottrell, Investment Banking in England 1856-1881, Routledge, 2013, p. 495
  5. 1 2 3 FindAGrave: Julius Beer
  6. ↑ Elisabeth Hewes, Betty's Travel Journals, Paragon Publishing, 2011, p. 152
  7. ↑ Bridget Cherry, London: North, Yale University Press, 1998, p. 354

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