Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham facts for kids
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The Lord Burnham
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Edward Levy
28 December 1833 London, England
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| Died | 9 January 1916 (aged 82) Forest Gate, London, England
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| Burial place | Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Education | London University School |
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Harriette Georgiana Webster
(m. 1862; died 1897) |
| Children | 3, including Harry |
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Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham, born Edward Levy, was an important English newspaper owner. He was known for owning and publishing The Daily Telegraph, a major newspaper. He was also a Baron, which is a title of nobility in the United Kingdom.
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Who Was Edward Levy-Lawson?
Edward Levy-Lawson was born Edward Levy in London on December 28, 1833. His parents were Joseph Moses Levy and Esther Cohen. In December 1875, he officially changed his last name to Levy-Lawson. He went to school at University College School in Hampstead, London.
Taking Over The Daily Telegraph
Edward's father, Joseph Moses Levy, bought The Daily Telegraph newspaper in 1855. This was only a few months after the newspaper first started. Edward became the editor and took control of the paper long before his father passed away in 1888.
From 1885, Edward was the main owner and controller of the newspaper. He renamed it simply The Daily Telegraph. He became very powerful in the newspaper world, especially on Fleet Street, which was famous for newspapers in London.
Becoming a Baron
In 1875, Edward officially added the name Lawson to his last name. He bought a large estate called Hall Barn in 1880. In 1892, he was given the title of Baronet. This meant he could be called "Sir Edward Levy-Lawson."
Later, in 1903, he was given an even higher title. He became a Baron, which is a type of peerage. This meant he was now called "Lord Burnham." In 1886, he also served as the High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, an important local role.
Edward Levy-Lawson's Family Life
Edward Levy-Lawson's family was Jewish. In 1862, he married Harriette Georgiana Webster in Kennington, Kent. They had three children: Harry, William, and Edith. Sadly, Lady Burnham passed away in 1897.
Royal Connections and Pheasant Shooting
Lord Burnham loved pheasant shooting. This hobby helped him become very close friends with King Edward VII. He also became friends with Edward VII's son, King George V, and George V's son, King Edward VIII. King George V would visit Lord Burnham every year at his large 4,000-acre estate, Hall Barn.
On December 18, 1913, King George V and his son, the Prince of Wales (who later became King Edward VIII), visited Hall Barn for a shooting event. The Prince of Wales wrote that they "shot over a thousand pheasants in six hours." This means they shot about one bird every 20 seconds! In total, 3,937 pheasants were shot that day.
After the event, on the train ride home, the Prince of Wales noticed that the King was very quiet. The King eventually said, "Perhaps we overdid it today."
Later Life and Legacy
Lord Burnham passed away on January 9, 1916, when he was 82 years old. He died in Forest Gate, London. His oldest son, Harry, took over his title as Baron. Lord Burnham was buried in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
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Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baron Burnham
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The Hall Barn estate
