Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Arthur de Rothschild


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The result was   Speedy Keep, withdrawn by nominator. Non-Admin closure. --Pgallert (talk) 13:08, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

Arthur de Rothschild

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Not notable, citations appear to lead nowhere, possibly hoax Off2riorob (talk) 09:40, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Speedy Keep Deletion rationale incorrect it is not a hoax. Baron Arthur de Rothschild seems to have existed. Polargeo (talk) 09:50, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, thanks he does at least appear to have existed. Off2riorob (talk) 10:20, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Not just existed but multiple hits in the google news archives. And this level of internet coverage for someone who died in 1903. A withdraw of this AfD would save time. Polargeo (talk) 10:54, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Just from a quick scan of google news archives alone we have Stamp collector Lewiston Evening Journal 1894 and The Day 1898 who published a book on the subject. Also noted as a prominent philatelist Guardian 1892. Wintered in Monaco  . Bequeathed valuable artworks to The Louvre, The Day, 1904, collections of rare tapestries New York Times 1926. Obitury in LA Times and NYTimes, Herald Tribune. Yachting patron NYTimes 1894 and here, etc. Polargeo (talk) 11:16, 27 January 2010 (UTC)


 * Yes, I withdraw this AFD could the next Admin passing please close it for me, speedy keep. Thanks. Off2riorob (talk) 12:44, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
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