John Lawrence

British Viceroy of India (1811-1879)
Person human Q336449
John Lawrence
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John Lawrence

Summary

John Lawrence is a human[1]. His place of birth was Richmond[2]. He was born on March 4, 1811[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 27, 1879[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (306 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Richmond[2], John Lawrence…
  • John Lawrence passed away in London[4].
  • John Lawrence was born on March 4, 1811[3].
  • John Lawrence died on June 27, 1879[5].
  • John Lawrence's father was Alexander William Lawrence[8].
  • John Lawrence's mother was Catherine Letitia Knox[9].
  • Among John Lawrence's spouses was Harriette Katherine Hamilton[10].
  • A child of John Lawrence was Mary Emma Lawrence[11].
  • A child of John Lawrence was Catherine Letitia Lawrence[12].
  • A child of John Lawrence was Harriette Emily Lawrence[13].
  • A child of John Lawrence was Edith Lawrence[14].
  • A child of John Lawrence was Maude Lawrence[15].
  • A child of John Lawrence was John Lawrence, 2nd Baron Lawrence[16].
  • John Lawrence held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • John Lawrence worked as a politician[6].
  • John Lawrence held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • John Lawrence held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • John Lawrence's education included a stint at East India Company College[20].
  • John Lawrence received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • John Lawrence is recorded as male[22].
  • John Lawrence's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John Lawrence's noble title is recorded as baron[24].
  • John Lawrence's noble title is recorded as Baron Lawrence[25].
  • John Lawrence was affiliated with the Liberal Party[26].
  • John Lawrence's Commons category is recorded as John Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Lawrence was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on March 4, 1811[3]. His father was Alexander William Lawrence[8]. His mother was Catherine Letitia Knox[9].

Education

John Lawrence was educated at East India Company College[20].

Career and Affiliations

John Lawrence's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29] and member of the House of Lords[19], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1801[32].

Recognition

John Lawrence received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21].

Personal Life

Among John Lawrence's spouses was Harriette Katherine Hamilton[10]. Children include Mary Emma Lawrence[11]; Catherine Letitia Lawrence[12]; Harriette Emily Lawrence[13]; Edith Lawrence[14]; Maude Lawrence[15], a civil servant[33], 1864–1933[34], of United Kingdom[35]; and he, 2nd Baron Lawrence[16], a barrister[36], 1846–1913[37]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[26].

Death and Burial

John Lawrence died on June 27, 1879[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Lawrence ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (306 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was John Lawrence born?

Born in Richmond[2], John Lawrence…

Where did John Lawrence die?

John Lawrence died in London[4].

Who were John Lawrence's parents?

John Lawrence's father was Alexander William Lawrence[8]. John Lawrence's mother was Catherine Letitia Knox[9].

Who was John Lawrence married to?

John Lawrence's spouses include Harriette Katherine Hamilton[10].

What did John Lawrence do for work?

John Lawrence worked as politician[6].

Where did John Lawrence go to school?

John Lawrence was educated at East India Company College[20].

What awards did John Lawrence receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4h ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 9066
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Lawrence
    Given name John
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +3
    Award received
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