Charles Peter Layard

(1806-1893)
Person human Q20987317
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Charles Peter Layard

Summary

Charles Peter Layard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Colombo[2]. He was born on December 9, 1806[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 17, 1893[5].

Key Facts

  • Charles Peter Layard was born in Colombo[2].
  • Charles Peter Layard passed away in London[4].
  • Charles Peter Layard was born on December 9, 1806[3].
  • Charles Peter Layard died on July 17, 1893[5].
  • Charles Peter Layard's father was Charles Edward Layard[6].
  • Charles Peter Layard's mother was Barbara Bridgetina Mooyaart[7].
  • Among Charles Peter Layard's spouses was Louisa Anne Edwards[8].
  • A child of Charles Peter Layard was Louisa Sophia Layard[9].
  • A child of Charles Peter Layard was Fanny Elizabeth Layard[10].
  • A child of Charles Peter Layard was Julia Mary Layard[11].
  • A child of Charles Peter Layard was Mary Charlotte Layard[12].
  • A child of Charles Peter Layard was Henriette Emily Layard[13].
  • A child of Charles Peter Layard was Letitia Anne Layard[14].
  • Charles Peter Layard held the position of Mayor of Colombo[15].
  • Charles Peter Layard was educated at St John's College[16].
  • Charles Peter Layard received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Charles Peter Layard is recorded as male[18].
  • Charles Peter Layard's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Charles Peter Layard's family name is recorded as Layard[20].
  • Charles Peter Layard's given name is recorded as Charles[21].
  • Charles Peter Layard's given name is recorded as Peter[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Peter Layard's place of birth was Colombo[2]. He was born on December 9, 1806[3]. His father was Charles Edward Layard[6]. His mother was Barbara Bridgetina Mooyaart[7].

Education

Charles Peter Layard was educated at St John's College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Peter Layard held the position of Mayor of Colombo[15].

Recognition

Charles Peter Layard received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].

Personal Life

Charles Peter Layard was married to Louisa Anne Edwards[8]. Children include Louisa Sophia Layard[9], 1835–1899[23]; Fanny Elizabeth Layard[10]; Julia Mary Layard[11]; Mary Charlotte Layard[12]; Henriette Emily Layard[13]; and Letitia Anne Layard[14], a missionary[24], 1844–1930[25].

Death and Burial

Charles Peter Layard died on July 17, 1893[5]. He passed away in London[4].

FAQs

Where was Charles Peter Layard born?

Charles Peter Layard was born in Colombo[2].

Where did Charles Peter Layard die?

Charles Peter Layard passed away in London[4].

Who were Charles Peter Layard's parents?

Charles Peter Layard's father was Charles Edward Layard[6]. Charles Peter Layard's mother was Barbara Bridgetina Mooyaart[7].

Who was Charles Peter Layard married to?

Charles Peter Layard's spouses include Louisa Anne Edwards[8].

Where did Charles Peter Layard go to school?

Charles Peter Layard was educated at St John's College[16].

What awards did Charles Peter Layard receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 14d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Charles, Peter
    Spouse Louisa Anne Edwards
    Family name Layard
    Google knowledge graph id /g/11b8tx9rx4
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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