John Oaksey

British peer, amateur jockey and racing journalist (1929-2012)
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John Oaksey

Summary

John Oaksey is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on March 21, 1929[3]. He died on September 5, 2012[4]. He worked as a journalist[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (531 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Oaksey was born in London[2].
  • John Oaksey was born on March 21, 1929[3].
  • John Oaksey died on September 5, 2012[4].
  • John Oaksey's father was Geoffrey Lawrence, 1st Baron Oaksey[8].
  • John Oaksey's mother was Marjorie Frances Alice Robinson[9].
  • Among John Oaksey's spouses was Victoria Mary Dennistoun[10].
  • Among John Oaksey's spouses was Rachel Frances Hunter[11].
  • A child of John Oaksey was Patrick Lawrence, 5th Baron Trevethin[12].
  • A child of John Oaksey was Sara Victoria Lawrence[13].
  • John Oaksey held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • John Oaksey's professions included journalist[5].
  • John Oaksey's professions included politician[6].
  • John Oaksey held the position of member of the House of Lords[15].
  • John Oaksey was educated at Eton College[16].
  • John Oaksey was educated at Yale University[17].
  • John Oaksey was educated at New College[18].
  • John Oaksey received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • John Oaksey is recorded as male[20].
  • John Oaksey's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Oaksey's sport is recorded as equestrian sport[22].
  • John Oaksey's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Oaksey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

John Oaksey was born in London[2]. He was born on March 21, 1929[3]. His father was Geoffrey Lawrence, 1st Baron Oaksey[8]. His mother was Marjorie Frances Alice Robinson[9].

Education

Educated at Eton College[16], a public school[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1440[27]; Yale University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31]; and New College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1379[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[5] and politician[6]. John Oaksey held the position of member of the House of Lords[15].

Recognition

John Oaksey received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Victoria Mary Dennistoun[10] and Rachel Frances Hunter[11]. Children include Patrick Lawrence, 5th Baron Trevethin[12], a hereditary peer[35], b. 1960[36], of United Kingdom[37] and Sara Victoria Lawrence[13], b. 1961[38].

Death and Burial

John Oaksey died on September 5, 2012[4].

Why It Matters

John Oaksey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (531 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was John Oaksey born?

Born in London[2], John Oaksey…

Who were John Oaksey's parents?

John Oaksey's father was Geoffrey Lawrence, 1st Baron Oaksey[8]. John Oaksey's mother was Marjorie Frances Alice Robinson[9].

Who was John Oaksey married to?

John Oaksey's spouses include Victoria Mary Dennistoun[10] and Rachel Frances Hunter[11].

What did John Oaksey do for work?

John Oaksey worked as journalist[5] and politician[6].

Where did John Oaksey go to school?

John Oaksey was educated at Eton College[16], Yale University[17], and New College[18].

What awards did John Oaksey receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . 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. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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