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Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant

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Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant

Summary

Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1434[2]. He died on 1498[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and diplomat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant was born on January 1, 1434[2].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant died on 1498[3].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant's father was Sir John Oliphant of Aberdalgie[7].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant's mother was Margaret Ogilvy[8].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant was married to Lady Isabel Hay[9].
  • A child of Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant was John Oliphant, 2nd Lord Oliphant[10].
  • A child of Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant was William Oliphant[11].
  • A child of Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant was Laurence Oliphant[12].
  • A child of Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant was George Oliphant[13].
  • A child of Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant was Margaret Oliphant[14].
  • A child of Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant was Isabel Oliphant[15].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant worked as a politician[4].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[16].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant is recorded as male[17].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant's family name is recorded as Oliphant[19].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant's given name is recorded as Laurence[20].
  • Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].

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Origins and Family

Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant was born on January 1, 1434[2]. His father was Sir John Oliphant of Aberdalgie[7]. His mother was Margaret Ogilvy[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and diplomat[5]. Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[16].

Personal Life

Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant was married to Lady Isabel Hay[9]. Children include John Oliphant, 2nd Lord Oliphant[10], a politician[22]; William Oliphant[11]; Laurence Oliphant[12]; George Oliphant[13]; Margaret Oliphant[14]; and Isabel Oliphant[15].

Death and Burial

Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant died on 1498[3].

Why It Matters

Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant's parents?

Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant's father was Sir John Oliphant of Aberdalgie[7]. Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant's mother was Margaret Ogilvy[8].

Who was Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant married to?

Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant's spouses include Lady Isabel Hay[9].

What did Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant do for work?

Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant worked as politician[4] and diplomat[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Lady Isabel Hay
    Date of birth → +1434-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Position held → Member of the Parliament of Scotland
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id → 20707
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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