Dorothy Layton

English suffragist and politician (1887-1959)
Person human Q18875771
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Summary

Dorothy Layton was born on October 4, 1887[1], in Hampstead[2]. She died on March 18, 1959[3], in London Borough of Wandsworth[4]. She worked as a politician[5] and suffragist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Francis Plumptre Beresford Osmaston[8]
  • Mother: Eleanor Margaret Field[9]
  • Spouse: Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton[10]
  • Child: Margaret Dorothea Layton[11], Michael Layton, 2nd Baron Layton[12], David Layton[13], Jean Mary Layton[14], Olive Shirley Layton[15], Elizabeth Ruth Frances Layton[16], Christopher Layton[17]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[18], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19]
  • Educated at: Newnham College[20], Prior's Field School[21]
  • Sex or gender: female[22]
  • Given name: Eleanor[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]

Why It Matters

Dorothy Layton is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Dorothy Layton born?

Dorothy Layton was born in Hampstead[2].

Where did Dorothy Layton die?

Dorothy Layton died in London Borough of Wandsworth[4].

Who were Dorothy Layton's parents?

Dorothy Layton's father was Francis Plumptre Beresford Osmaston[8]. Dorothy Layton's mother was Eleanor Margaret Field[9].

Who was Dorothy Layton married to?

Dorothy Layton's spouses include Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton[10].

What did Dorothy Layton do for work?

Dorothy Layton worked as a politician[5] and suffragist[6].

Where did Dorothy Layton go to school?

Dorothy Layton was educated at Newnham College[20] and Prior's Field School[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Newnham College, Prior's Field School
    Occupation → politician, suffragist
    Father → Francis Plumptre Beresford Osmaston
    Sitelink count → 2
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