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Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet

1872 – 1948

British Baronet

Businessperson
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About Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet

Lived 1872 – 1948 (aged 75). Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet was a British businessperson.

Sir Edward Mortimer Mountain, 1st Baronet (1872–1948) was the founder of Eagle Star Insurance which became one of the largest insurance companies in the United Kingdom.

Career Educated at Dulwich College, Edward Mountain initially joined a Lloyd's underwriting firm. He later established his own broking firm, Hawley Mountain, which, following a merger, became Gardner Mountain.

He died in 1948 at Dunkeld House in Perthshire.

The family Motto is Cum cruce salus.

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Important facts

Born
24 November 1872
Birth century
19th century
Died
22 June 1948, Dunkeld
Occupation
Businessperson
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Dulwich College
Also known as
Sir Edward Mortimer Mountain, 1st Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet?

British Baronet (1872–1948)

When was Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet was born on 24 November 1872.

When did Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet died on 22 June 1948 in Dunkeld.

What was Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet's occupation?

Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet was a businessperson.

What nationality was Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet?

Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7526594

· DBpedia: Edward Mountain

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