Julius Beer

Julius Beer (18361880) was a German-born English businessman, banker and newspaper baron. He owned The Observer from 1870 to 1880.

Julius Beer
Born1836
Frankfurt, Germany
Died1880
London, England
Burial placeHighgate Cemetery
NationalityBritish
OccupationBusinessman, banker, newspaper baron
Spouse(s)Thyrza Beer
Children1
RelativesRachel Sassoon Beer (daughter-in-law)

Biography

Early life

Julius Beer was born in 1836 in Frankfurt, Germany.[1]

Career

He made his fortune in the London Stock Exchange.[2] He was a member of the London Banking Association.[3]

In 1870, he purchased The Observer newspaper, which he owned until his death in 1880.[2]

Personal life

He was married to Thyrza Beer (died 1881).[4] They had a son and a daughter:

He died in 1880.[6] His mausoleum has been listed as Grade II since 14 May 1974.[2][7] It was designed by English architect John Oldrid Scott (1841–1913).[8]

Buried inside Julius Beer Mausoleum in Highgate Cemetery:

  • Ada Sophia Beer (his daughter, d.1875)
  • Julius Beer (d.1880)
  • Thyrza Beer (his wife, d.1881)
  • Arnold Beer (his brother, d.1881)
  • Frederick (his son, d.1903)

References


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