Beatrice Webb
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Summary
Beatrice Webb was born on January 22, 1858[1], in Gloucestershire[2]. She died on April 30, 1943[3], in Liphook[4]. She worked as an economist[5], sociologist[6], politician[7], historian[8], and social reformer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,360 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Standish[11]
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[12]
- Father: Richard Potter[13]
- Mother: Lawrencina Heyworth[14]
- Spouse: Sidney Webb[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
- Occupation: suffragist[17], writer[18]
- Field of work: economics[19], politics[20]
- Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[21]
- Member of: Fabian Society[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Member of political party: Labour Party[24]
- Part of: Q8233082[25]
- Commons category: Beatrice Webb[26]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[27], Labour History Archive and Study Centre[28]
- Family name: Potter[29], Webb[30]
- Given name: Beatrice[31]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[32], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], A Biographical Dictionary of Women Economists[36], The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Victorian Women's Writing[37], New International Encyclopedia[38], A historical dictionary of British women[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Beatrice Potter[41]
- Different from: Beatrix Potter[42]
Why It Matters
Beatrice Webb has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Beatrice Webb born?
Beatrice Webb's place of birth was Gloucestershire[2].
Where did Beatrice Webb die?
Beatrice Webb died in Liphook[4].
Who were Beatrice Webb's parents?
Beatrice Webb's father was Richard Potter[13]. Beatrice Webb's mother was Lawrencina Heyworth[14].
Who was Beatrice Webb married to?
Beatrice Webb's spouses include Sidney Webb[15].
What did Beatrice Webb do for work?
Beatrice Webb worked as an economist[5], sociologist[6], politician[7], historian[8], and social reformer[9].
What awards did Beatrice Webb receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[21].