Edwin Durning-Lawrence

British politician (1837-1914)
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Summary

Edwin Durning-Lawrence was born on February 2, 1837[1]. He died on April 21, 1914[2]. He worked as a politician[3], barrister[4], and writer[5].

Key Facts

  • Father: William Lawrence[6]
  • Mother: Jane Clarke[7]
  • Spouse: Edith Jane Smith[8]
  • Child: Edwin Smith Lawrence[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
  • Position held: member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12]
  • Educated at: University College School[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Noble title: baronet[15]
  • Member of political party: Liberal Unionist Party[16]
  • Commons category: Edwin Durning-Lawrence[17]
  • Honorific prefix: Sir[18]
  • Given name: Edwin[19]
  • Work location: London[20]
  • Described by source: Men-at-the-Bar[21], Q141795226[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Name in native language: Edwin Durning-Lawrence[24]
  • Candidacy in election: 1900 United Kingdom general election[25], 1895 United Kingdom general election[26]
  • Has written for: Notes and Queries[27]

FAQs

Who were Edwin Durning-Lawrence's parents?

Edwin Durning-Lawrence's father was William Lawrence[6]. Edwin Durning-Lawrence's mother was Jane Clarke[7].

Who was Edwin Durning-Lawrence married to?

Edwin Durning-Lawrence's spouses include Edith Jane Smith[8].

What did Edwin Durning-Lawrence do for work?

Edwin Durning-Lawrence worked as a politician[3], barrister[4], and writer[5].

Where did Edwin Durning-Lawrence go to school?

Edwin Durning-Lawrence was educated at University College School[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Lawrence, Edwin. wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . Notes and Queries - Series 11 - Volume 8. wikidata.org.

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