Charles Lawson

Scottish horticulturist and botanist (1795-1873)
Person human Q2959591
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Charles Lawson

Summary

Charles Lawson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on 1795[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on December 21, 1873[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], businessperson[7], and nursery grower[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Lawson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Charles Lawson died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Charles Lawson was born on 1795[3].
  • Charles Lawson died on December 21, 1873[5].
  • Charles Lawson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • Charles Lawson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Charles Lawson's professions included botanist[6].
  • Charles Lawson's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Charles Lawson worked as a nursery grower[8].
  • Charles Lawson's field of work was botany[12].
  • Charles Lawson held the position of Lord Provost of Edinburgh[13].
  • Charles Lawson is recorded as male[14].
  • Charles Lawson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Charles Lawson's Commons category is recorded as Charles Lawson (nurseryman)[16].
  • Charles Lawson's residence is recorded as Borthwick Hall[17].
  • Charles Lawson's family name is recorded as Lawson[18].
  • Charles Lawson's given name is recorded as Charles[19].
  • Charles Lawson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Charles Lawson'}[20].

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Origins and Family

Charles Lawson was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on 1795[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], businessperson[7], and nursery grower[8]. Charles Lawson's field of work was botany[12]. He held the position of Lord Provost of Edinburgh[13].

Death and Burial

Charles Lawson died on December 21, 1873[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Lawson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Charles Lawson born?

Charles Lawson was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Charles Lawson die?

Charles Lawson passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did Charles Lawson do for work?

Charles Lawson worked as botanist[6], businessperson[7], and nursery grower[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Charles
    Field of work botany
    Family name Lawson
    P14397 2836
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