Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh

Irish philanthropist and businessman

Date of Birth: 10-Nov-1847

Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 07-Oct-1927

Profession: businessperson, politician

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, (10 November 1847 – 7 October 1927) was an Irish businessman and philanthropist.
A member of the prominent Anglo-Irish Guinness family, he was the head of the family's eponymous brewing business, making him the richest man in Ireland.
A prominent philanthropist, he is best remembered for his provision of affordable housing in London and Dublin through charitable trusts.