George Brenton Laurie

Nova Scotian army officer and author (died 1915)
Person human Q17006660
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George Brenton Laurie

Summary

George Brenton Laurie is a human[1]. Born in Halifax[2], he… he was born on 1867[3]. He passed away in Neuve-Chapelle[4]. He died on March 14, 1915[5]. He worked as an army officer[6].

Key Facts

  • George Brenton Laurie was born in Halifax[2].
  • George Brenton Laurie passed away in Neuve-Chapelle[4].
  • George Brenton Laurie was born on 1867[3].
  • George Brenton Laurie died on March 14, 1915[5].
  • George Brenton Laurie is buried at Pont-du-Hem Military Cemetery[7].
  • George Brenton Laurie's father was John Wimburn Laurie[8].
  • George Brenton Laurie's mother was Frances Robie Collins[9].
  • George Brenton Laurie was married to Florence Clementina Skeffington[10].
  • A child of George Brenton Laurie was George Haliburton Foster Peel Vere-Laurie[11].
  • A child of George Brenton Laurie was Eleanor Blanche Helen Margaretta Vere-Laurie[12].
  • A child of George Brenton Laurie was Sydney John Athelstane Vere-Laurie[13].
  • George Brenton Laurie worked as an army officer[6].
  • George Brenton Laurie is recorded as male[14].
  • George Brenton Laurie's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • George Brenton Laurie's Commons category is recorded as George Brenton Laurie[16].
  • George Brenton Laurie's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[17].
  • George Brenton Laurie's family name is recorded as Laurie[18].
  • George Brenton Laurie's given name is recorded as George[19].
  • George Brenton Laurie's given name is recorded as Brenton[20].
  • George Brenton Laurie's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[21].

Body

Origins and Family

George Brenton Laurie's place of birth was Halifax[2]. He was born on 1867[3]. His father was John Wimburn Laurie[8]. His mother was Frances Robie Collins[9].

Career and Affiliations

George Brenton Laurie's professions included army officer[6].

Personal Life

George Brenton Laurie was married to Florence Clementina Skeffington[10]. Children include George Haliburton Foster Peel Vere-Laurie[11], 1906–1981[22]; Eleanor Blanche Helen Margaretta Vere-Laurie[12]; and Sydney John Athelstane Vere-Laurie[13], 1910–1994[23].

Death and Burial

George Brenton Laurie died on March 14, 1915[5]. He died in Neuve-Chapelle[4]. Burial took place at Pont-du-Hem Military Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was George Brenton Laurie born?

George Brenton Laurie was born in Halifax[2].

Where did George Brenton Laurie die?

George Brenton Laurie died in Neuve-Chapelle[4].

Who were George Brenton Laurie's parents?

George Brenton Laurie's father was John Wimburn Laurie[8]. George Brenton Laurie's mother was Frances Robie Collins[9].

Who was George Brenton Laurie married to?

George Brenton Laurie's spouses include Florence Clementina Skeffington[10].

What did George Brenton Laurie do for work?

George Brenton Laurie worked as army officer[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 28d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation army officer
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1867-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Occupation army officer
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death +1915-03-14T00:00:00Z
    Place of burial Pont-du-Hem Military Cemetery
    Wikidata description Nova Scotian army officer and author (died 1915)
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