Jean Law de Lauriston

French colonial governor
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Jean Law de Lauriston

Summary

Jean Law de Lauriston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on October 5, 1719[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on July 16, 1797[5]. He worked as a colonial administrator[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Jean Law de Lauriston…
  • Jean Law de Lauriston passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston was born on October 5, 1719[3].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston died on July 16, 1797[5].
  • A child of Jean Law de Lauriston was Jacques Lauriston[9].
  • A child of Jean Law de Lauriston was Jean Guillaume Law de Lauriston[10].
  • A child of Jean Law de Lauriston was Louis Georges Law de Lauriston[11].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston held citizenship in France[12].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston's professions included colonial administrator[6].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston held the position of Governor-general of French India[13].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston held the position of Governor-general of French India[14].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[15].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston is recorded as male[16].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston's family is recorded as Law of Lauriston[18].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston's military, police or special rank is recorded as maréchal de camp[19].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[20].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston's commander of is recorded as French India[21].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston's given name is recorded as Jean[22].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Jean Law de Lauriston's name in native language is recorded as Jean Law de Lauriston[24].

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Origins and Family

Jean Law de Lauriston was born in Paris[2]. He was born on October 5, 1719[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include colonial administrator[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Governor-general of French India[13].

Recognition

Jean Law de Lauriston received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[15].

Personal Life

Children include Jacques Lauriston[9], a military personnel[25], 1768–1828[26], of France[27], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[28]; Jean Guillaume Law de Lauriston[10], an explorer[29], 1766–1788[30]; and Louis Georges Law de Lauriston[11], 1773–1834[31].

Death and Burial

Jean Law de Lauriston died on July 16, 1797[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Law de Lauriston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Jean Law de Lauriston born?

Jean Law de Lauriston's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Jean Law de Lauriston die?

Jean Law de Lauriston passed away in Paris[4].

What did Jean Law de Lauriston do for work?

Jean Law de Lauriston worked as colonial administrator[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Jean Law de Lauriston receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . francearchives.gouv.fr. francearchives.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Geni.com profile id 6000000017650629327
    Fast id 1830114
    Archives at Defence Historical Service
    Award received Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis
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