Sir Maximilian Julius Bonn 1877

Magister Hon. Lieut. Sir Maximilian Julius Philipp Bonn, CBE, KBE, MA, RNVR.
Maximilian was born about 1877, the son of William Bernard Leo Bonn, in New York City, New York. He was named after HM King Maximilian II of Bavaria, as his grandfather had advised His Late Majesty on the Austrian encroachment of The City of Venice (The Bonn's being originally Venetian).
He was educated in New York and at the Ludwig-Maximilian-Universitat, Munich. He dedicated his studies at the Ludwig-Maximilian-Universitat, Munich, (where he achieved a distinction in economics), to the memory of his Patron, HM King Maximilian, as he bore the royal name of Maximilian in the late King's honour.
He married Hilda Beatrix Caroline Piggott in 1920, but they were divorced in 1928. They had no issue.
He lived at Upper Ifold House, Dunsfold, Sussex, and 68 Brook Street Mayfair, W1 (residence of former Prime Minister William Pitt The Younger), laterly George Street, Mayfair, W1. He was Special Emissary to HRH Prince Regent Luitpold, and briefly to HM King Ludwig III.
He was a Special Advisor to His Britannic Majesty's Government.
Sir Maximilian was knighted (1926) for advice on the "German Question", 1911-1914 and before WW2, having been created

68 Brook Street, Mayfair W1

a Commander of The British Empire (1923) for services to youth, education, and for his many charitable works.
Max inherited Villa Bonn, selling it in 1925, it then became The Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
He had no issue, so his heir was his first cousin; Major Walter Basil Louis Bonn, DSO, MC, BA, MA (Oxford), late Welsh Guards, formerly, (WW2) Commander of The River Thames, of Newbold Revel, Marsden Manor, and later of Oaklands.

Lady Bonn (Hilda) 1888-1935
Lady Bonn, Hilda Beatrix Caroline Piggott, was the daughter of Colonel James Watkins, of Caernarvon, Wales.
They did not have any children.

Birth of Parents

Maximilian Julius Philipp Bonn

b: abt 1877 New York City, New York
son of William Bernard Leo and Emma Bonn

Hilda Beatrix Caroline Piggott

No Date
daughter of Colonel James Watkins, of Caernarvon, Wales

Marriage

2 Sep 1920
Maximilian Julius Philipp Bonn
Hilda Beatrix Caroline Piggott

The Times, Friday, Sep 3, 1920 MARRIAGES

Mr. M. J. BONN AND MISS H. B. Piggott The marriage of Mr. Max J. Bonn and Miss Hilda Beatrix Piggott, whose engagement was announced in our columns some weeks ago, took place quietly yesterday.
After an informal family gathering held by the brides mother at the Berkley Hotel, Mr, and Mrs. Bonn left for the Continent for their honeymoon and will return to 30, Queen Anne's Gate, S.W., early in October.

Marriage ends in Divorce in 1928
Hilda remarries a Mr. Arthur Marcus Hanbury in 1929.
She died in 1935, at age 47.

Death

Sir Maximilian Julius Philipp Bonn

Died 25 March 1943, Age 65

The Times, Friday, Mar 26, 1943, DEATHS

BONN - On March 25, 1943, at 18 Bryanston Court, George Street, W.1., after a short illness, Sir Max Julius Bonn, K.B.E., aged 65. Funeral, Golders Green Crematorium, Monday, March 29, at 11:30 a.m. No flowers.

LANDUDNO 3 May 1943 Probate

BONN, sir Max Julius Phillip K.B.E. - of Bryanston-court, St. Marylebone, London W.1 died 25 March 1943. Probate Llandudno 3 May, to Walter Basil Louis Bonn D.S.O. M.C. major H.M. army, Albert Palache, merchant banker, and George Bolton, banker.
Effects £358,211 1s. 1d.

The Times, Saturday, March 27, 1943 OBITUARY

Sir MAX BONN
BANKING AND WORK FOR
JUVENILE WELFARE Sir Max Bonn, K.B.E., died at Bryanston Court, W., on Thursday, as briefly announced in our columns yesterday.
Born in New York in 1877, son of the late Mr. W. B. Bonn, he was educated in New York and at the Ludwig-Maximilian-Universitat, Munich, where he distinguished himself in economics and statistics. He became a partner in Bonn and Co., merchant bankers, which amalgamated in 1921 with Helbert, Wagg and Co., the merchant banking and issuing house, and he was a director from 1921 to 1938. At the end of the latter year he resigned from active participation in the business in order to devote more time and attention to his other business interests, of which the principal was his chairmanship of the

United Glass Bottle Manufacturers, Limited, and also because he desired to have more time for his charitable activities. Other companies of which he was a Director included the Bank of London and South America and the Brazilian Trust and Loan Corporation. Sir Max Bonn was well known and well liked in City circles.
Juvenile welfare was one of his chief interests, and more than one famous boy's club in London owes much to his generosity. He was chairman of the London Regional Advisory Council for Juvenile Employment, and in recognition of his work he was created a K. B. E. in 1926. Last year he was a member of the Forster Committee of Inquiry on Recruitment of Juvenile Labour in the Coalmining Industry, and he did good work as chairman of the council of the Jewish Lad's Brigade.

The Times, Saturday, March 27, 1943 OBITUARY

Sir MAX BONN
AN APPRECIATION E. M. J. writes:
I first met Max Bonn between 40 and 50 years ago at a conference to coordinate social service for youth - a service at that time in its infancy. Then I realized his strength of purpose, his sound judgement, and his depth of sympathy. From that day I have had the happiness to work with him in his efforts to improve opportunities for young people by providing healthy recreation, education, training in suitable occupations, and holidays in camps. Although he gave generously, mostly anonymously, to the causes he loved, the number of young people who owe their success in life to help given to study in schools and universities will never be known. They alone can appreciate what his life has meant to them; for he never spoke of these things or claimed any credit for the successes they achieved. Forty years ago he formed the Lads Employment Committee (the whole cost of which was borne by him), to find good employment for young people on leaving school. On the miniature organization, it may well be said, the labour exchange of today is modelled; and it was only fitting that he should have been selected as the first chairman of the Juvenile

Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Labour. It was in his personal contact with his colleagues and all who came under his influence in boys' and girls' clubs and in the Lad's Brigade that his leadership was so outstanding, and withal, there was always wisdom and sympathy and a determination to master the problems which were constantly arising.
Wonderful as was his public service, it was as a loyal friend that those who knew him well admired him most. To stay with him in his country home, abounding in beauty which was so much a part of him, was a joy, not only because he was the perfect host, but because of the pleasure he derived from the land and the happiness he showed when working with his men on the farm and getting to understand the intricacies of farming. Never in all those interludes did he forget his week-day problems, and of an evening he would settle down to discuss and probe them so that he might be ready to take action after his so-called holiday. To the intense effort that he put into all he did, apart from the important part he played in industry, commerce, and public affairs, I fear his early death is due. His loss will be great to his many friends and to thousands of boys and girls who knew him.