Award
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
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Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh
1847-11-10 – 1927-10-07
Life & Legacy
Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, (10 November 1847 – 7 October 1927), known between May 1885 and January 1891 as Sir Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Baronet, was an Anglo-Irish businessman and philanthropist. A member of the prominent Guinness family, he was the head of the family's eponymous brewing business, making him the richest person in Ireland. A prominent philanthropist, he is best remembered for his provision of affordable housing in London and Dublin through charitable trusts.
Occupation & Career
politician, businessperson, philanthropist, art collector
Education
Trinity College, Dublin
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order; Knight of St. Patrick; Fellow of the Royal Society; Legum Doctor; Guinness Storehouse; Iveagh Gardens; Iveagh Trust; Iveagh Market; Iveagh Bequest, 1929
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society · Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order · Knight of St. Patrick · Legum Doctor
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Society of London
Notable Work
Guinness Storehouse · Iveagh Bequest, 1929 · Iveagh Gardens · Iveagh Market · Iveagh Trust
Education & Institutions
Trinity College, Dublin
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Knight of St. Patrick
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q336690 · wikidata
Award
Fellow of the Royal Society
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Award
Legum Doctor
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Family Child
Walter Guinness, 1st Baron Moyne
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Family Child
Rupert Guinness, 2nd Earl of Iveagh
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Family Child
Arthur Ernest Guinness
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Family Father
Benjamin Guinness
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Family Mother
Elizabeth Guinness
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Family Sibling
Anne Lee Guinness
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Family Spouse
Adelaide Maria Guinness
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Notable Work
Guinness Storehouse
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q336690 · wikidata
Notable Work
Iveagh Gardens
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q336690 · wikidata
Notable Work
Iveagh Trust
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q336690 · wikidata
Notable Work
Iveagh Market
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q336690 · wikidata
Notable Work
Iveagh Bequest, 1929
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q336690 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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