John Knox Laughton

Summary

John Knox Laughton is a human^[1]. Born in Liverpool^[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1830^[3]. He died on September 14, 1915^[4]. He worked as a military historian^[5], historian^[6], non-fiction writer^[7], biographer^[8], and naval historian^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• John Knox Laughton's place of birth was Liverpool^[2].
• John Knox Laughton was born on April 23, 1830^[3].
• John Knox Laughton died on September 14, 1915^[4].
• A child of John Knox Laughton was Leonard George Carr Laughton^[11].
• A child of John Knox Laughton was Francis Eugene Laughton^[12].
• A child of John Knox Laughton was Grace Laughton Bell^[13].
• A child of John Knox Laughton was Vera Laughton Mathews^[14].
• John Knox Laughton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[15].
• John Knox Laughton's professions included military historian^[5].
• John Knox Laughton's professions included historian^[6].
• John Knox Laughton's professions included non-fiction writer^[7].
• John Knox Laughton's professions included biographer^[8].
• John Knox Laughton worked as a naval historian^[9].
• Among John Knox Laughton's employers was King's College London^[16].
• John Knox Laughton's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College^[17].
• John Knox Laughton received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[18].
• John Knox Laughton received the Knight Bachelor^[19].
• John Knox Laughton is recorded as male^[20].
• John Knox Laughton's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• John Knox Laughton's Commons category is recorded as John Knox Laughton^[22].
• John Knox Laughton's family name is recorded as Laughton^[23].
• John Knox Laughton's given name is recorded as John^[24].
• John Knox Laughton's given name is recorded as Knox^[25].
• John Knox Laughton's described by source is recorded as Sytin Military Encyclopedia^[26].
• John Knox Laughton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Liverpool^[2], John Knox Laughton… he was born on April 23, 1830^[3].

Education

John Knox Laughton was educated at Gonville and Caius College^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military historian^[5], historian^[6], non-fiction writer^[7], biographer^[8], and naval historian^[9]. Among John Knox Laughton's employers was King's College London^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[18], a grade of an order^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1815^[30] and Knight Bachelor^[19], a title of honor^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1300^[33].

Personal Life

Children include Leonard George Carr Laughton^[11], a historian^[34], 1871–1955^[35], of United Kingdom^[36]; Francis Eugene Laughton^[12], a military officer^[37], of United Kingdom^[38]; Grace Laughton Bell^[13], a naval officer^[39], 1889–1975^[40], of United Kingdom^[41], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[42]; and Vera Laughton Mathews^[14], a sailor^[43], 1888–1959^[44], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[45].

Death and Burial

John Knox Laughton died on September 14, 1915^[4].

Why It Matters

John Knox Laughton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46]

FAQs

Where was John Knox Laughton born?

John Knox Laughton's place of birth was Liverpool^[2].

What did John Knox Laughton do for work?

John Knox Laughton worked as military historian^[5], historian^[6], non-fiction writer^[7], biographer^[8], and naval historian^[9].

Where did John Knox Laughton go to school?

John Knox Laughton was educated at Gonville and Caius College^[17].

What awards did John Knox Laughton receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[18] and Knight Bachelor^[19].