Jessel

Jessel

Jessel is a surname which may refer to:


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  • Jessel — ist der Familienname von Charles Jessel, Manager der North Borneo Chartered Company George Jessel (Schauspieler) (1898–1981), US amerikanischer Schauspieler George Jessel (George Albert Jessel; 1898–1981), US amerikanischer Filmschauspieler und… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Jessel — This interesting surname is of Germanic origin, and is a diminutive of the male given name Joseph . The personal name derives from the Hebrew Yosef , which translates as may He (God) add (another son) . This name was given to Joseph, son of Jacob …   Surnames reference

  • JESSEL, SIR GEORGE — (1824–1883), English jurist, one of the country s great lawmaking judges. Born in London, the son of a diamond merchant, Jessel was called to the bar in 1847, and became a Queen s Counsel in 1865. He entered Parliament as Liberal member for Dover …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • JESSEL, GEORGE ALBERT — (1898–1981), U.S. entertainer. Born in New York, Jessel began his career as a boy singer in vaudeville, and at the age of ten was teamed with eddie cantor . He went to London as a comedian in 1914, appeared at the Victoria Palace theater and,… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • Jessel Miller — (born 1949 Ontario, Canada) is an American watercolor artist and children s writer. Contents 1 Life 2 Awards 3 Works 4 References …   Wikipedia

  • Jessel Baronets — Sir Charles James Jessel, 1st Bart. There have been two Baronetcies created for members of the Jessel family, both in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. One creation is extant as of 2010. The Jessel Baronetcy, of Ladham House in Goudhurst in… …   Wikipedia

  • Jessel, Sir George — ▪ British jurist born Feb. 13, 1824, London, Eng. died March 21, 1883, London  jurist considered one of the greatest English trial judges in equity. It is said that Jessel, as solicitor general (1871–73), was the first professing Jew to hold… …   Universalium

  • Jessel, George — ▪ American comedian born , April 3, 1898, New York City died May 24, 1981, Los Angeles       American comedian, actor, writer, composer, and producer, whose skill as a dinner speaker earned him the honorary title of Toastmaster General of the… …   Universalium

  • Jessel, Sir George — (1824–83)    English judge. A brilliant barrister, Jessel was elected to Parliament in 1868 and became solicitor general three years later. In 1873 he was appointed master of the rolls. During the next decade his learned and lucid judgments made… …   Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament

  • Jessel — …   Useful english dictionary

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