Laurence Doherty

English tennis player (1875-1919)
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Laurence Doherty

Summary

Laurence Doherty is a human[1]. Born in Wimbledon[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1875[3]. He died in Broadstairs[4]. He died on August 21, 1919[5]. He worked as a tennis player[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wimbledon[2], Laurence Doherty…
  • Laurence Doherty passed away in Broadstairs[4].
  • Laurence Doherty was born on October 8, 1875[3].
  • Laurence Doherty died on August 21, 1919[5].
  • Laurence Doherty held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Laurence Doherty worked as a tennis player[6].
  • Laurence Doherty's education included a stint at Trinity Hall[9].
  • Laurence Doherty received the International Tennis Hall of Fame[10].
  • Laurence Doherty is recorded as male[11].
  • Laurence Doherty's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Laurence Doherty's member of sports team is recorded as Great Britain Davis Cup team[13].
  • Laurence Doherty is part of Doherty brothers[14].
  • Laurence Doherty's Commons category is recorded as Laurence Doherty[15].
  • Laurence Doherty's singles record is recorded as 32–5[16].
  • Laurence Doherty's sport is recorded as tennis[17].
  • Laurence Doherty's family name is recorded as Doherty[18].
  • Laurence Doherty's given name is recorded as Laurence[19].
  • Laurence Doherty's partner in business or sport is recorded as Reginald Doherty[20].
  • Laurence Doherty's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[21].
  • Laurence Doherty's participant in is recorded as tennis at the 1900 Summer Olympics – men's singles[22].
  • Laurence Doherty's participant in is recorded as tennis at the 1900 Summer Olympics – men's doubles[23].
  • Laurence Doherty's participant in is recorded as tennis at the 1900 Summer Olympics – mixed doubles[24].
  • Laurence Doherty's country for sport is recorded as United Kingdom[25].
  • Laurence Doherty's end of work period is recorded as 1906[26].
  • Laurence Doherty's height is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+1.78'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wimbledon[2], Laurence Doherty… he was born on October 8, 1875[3].

Education

Laurence Doherty's education included a stint at Trinity Hall[9].

Career and Affiliations

Laurence Doherty's professions included tennis player[6].

Recognition

Laurence Doherty received the International Tennis Hall of Fame[10].

Death and Burial

Laurence Doherty died on August 21, 1919[5]. He died in Broadstairs[4].

Why It Matters

Laurence Doherty ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Laurence Doherty born?

Laurence Doherty was born in Wimbledon[2].

Where did Laurence Doherty die?

Laurence Doherty died in Broadstairs[4].

What did Laurence Doherty do for work?

Laurence Doherty worked as tennis player[6].

Where did Laurence Doherty go to school?

Laurence Doherty was educated at Trinity Hall[9].

What awards did Laurence Doherty receive?

Honors received include International Tennis Hall of Fame[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 100 years of Wimbledon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . 100 years of Wimbledon. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . 100 years of Wimbledon. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . 100 years of Wimbledon. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . 100 years of Wimbledon. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Association of Tennis Professionals website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Doherty, Hugh Lawrence. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of Q5623092
    Part of Doherty brothers
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sport tennis
    Height {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+1.78'}
    Place of birth Wimbledon
    Occupation
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