Harry Lawson

lawyer and politician, Premier of Victoria, Australia (1875–1952)
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Harry Lawson

Summary

Harry Lawson is a human[1]. He was born in Dunolly[2]. He was born on March 5, 1875[3]. He passed away in East Melbourne[4]. He died on June 12, 1952[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dunolly[2], Harry Lawson…
  • Harry Lawson passed away in East Melbourne[4].
  • Harry Lawson was born on March 5, 1875[3].
  • Harry Lawson died on June 12, 1952[5].
  • Harry Lawson held citizenship in Australia[9].
  • Harry Lawson worked as a politician[6].
  • Harry Lawson worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Harry Lawson held the position of member of the Australian Senate[10].
  • Harry Lawson held the position of Premier of Victoria[11].
  • Harry Lawson held the position of Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[12].
  • Harry Lawson held the position of Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[13].
  • Harry Lawson held the position of Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[14].
  • Harry Lawson's education included a stint at Scotch College[15].
  • Harry Lawson received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Harry Lawson is recorded as male[17].
  • Harry Lawson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Harry Lawson's member of sports team is recorded as Castlemaine Football Club[19].
  • Harry Lawson was affiliated with the Liberal Party[20].
  • Harry Lawson was affiliated with the Nationalist Party of Australia[21].
  • Harry Lawson was affiliated with the United Australia Party[22].
  • Harry Lawson's Commons category is recorded as Harry Lawson[23].
  • Harry Lawson's family name is recorded as Lawson[24].
  • Harry Lawson's given name is recorded as Harry[25].
  • Harry Lawson's given name is recorded as Sutherland[26].
  • Harry Lawson's given name is recorded as Wightman[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dunolly[2], Harry Lawson… he was born on March 5, 1875[3].

Education

Harry Lawson was educated at Scotch College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the Australian Senate[10], a position[28], in Australia[29]; Premier of Victoria[11], a position[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1855[32]; and Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[12].

Recognition

Harry Lawson received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Liberal Party[20], a political party[33], in Australia[34], founded in 1909[35], headquartered in Canberra[36]; Nationalist Party of Australia[21], a political party[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1917[39]; and United Australia Party[22], a political party[40], in Australia[41], founded in 1931[42], headquartered in Sydney Central Business District[43].

Death and Burial

Harry Lawson died on June 12, 1952[5]. He died in East Melbourne[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Lawson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Harry Lawson born?

Harry Lawson's place of birth was Dunolly[2].

Where did Harry Lawson die?

Harry Lawson died in East Melbourne[4].

What did Harry Lawson do for work?

Harry Lawson worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Harry Lawson go to school?

Harry Lawson was educated at Scotch College[15].

What awards did Harry Lawson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Re-Member. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Re-Member. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Re-Member. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . Re-Member. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . Re-Member. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
    Educated at → Scotch College
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