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Charles Jessel

1860 – 1928

British businessman;

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Lived 1860 – 1928 (aged 68). Charles Jessel was a British barrister and businessperson.

Sir Charles James Jessel, 1st Baronet DL, JP (11 May 1860 – 15 July 1928), was a British barrister, magistrate and businessman.

Jessel was the eldest son of Sir George Jessel, Master of the Rolls, by Amelia Moses. Herbert Jessel, 1st Baron Jessel, was his younger brother. He was educated at Rugby School and Balliol College, Oxford (MA) and was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn. He was created a Baronet, of Ladham House in the parish of Goudhurst in the County of Kent, in May 1883, in honour of his father, who had died in March of that year.

He was vice-chairman of the British North Borneo Company (BNBC) (1903–1909). The city of Kota Kinabalu was previously named Jesselton after the BNBC set up operations there. Jessel was also a deputy lieutenant and justice of the peace for Kent and served as High Sheriff of Kent in 1903.

Jessel married Edith Goldsmid, daughter of Sir Julian Goldsmid, 3rd Baronet, in 1890. They had two sons and two daughters. He died in July 1928, aged 68, and was succeeded in the title by his eldest son, George. Lady Jessel died in January 1956.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Rugby School, Balliol College
Positions held
High Sheriff of Kent
Also known as
Sir Charles James Jessel, 1st Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Jessel?

British businessman; (1860-1928)

When was Charles Jessel born?

Charles Jessel was born on 11 May 1860 in Paddington.

When did Charles Jessel die?

Charles Jessel died on 15 July 1928 in Kent.

What was Charles Jessel's occupation?

Charles Jessel was a barrister and businessperson.

What nationality was Charles Jessel?

Charles Jessel was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Jessel

· Wikidata: Q1065078

· DBpedia: Charles Jessel

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