Laurence Waddell

British explorer (1854-1938)
Person human Q2605442
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Laurence Waddell

Summary

Laurence Waddell is a human[1]. He was born in Cumbernauld[2]. He was born on May 29, 1854[3]. He passed away in Rothesay[4]. He died on September 19, 1938[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], writer[7], military officer[8], traveler[9], and army officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Laurence Waddell's place of birth was Cumbernauld[2].
  • Laurence Waddell died in Rothesay[4].
  • Laurence Waddell was born on May 29, 1854[3].
  • Laurence Waddell died on September 19, 1938[5].
  • Laurence Waddell held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Laurence Waddell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Laurence Waddell's professions included explorer[6].
  • Laurence Waddell worked as a writer[7].
  • Laurence Waddell worked as a military officer[8].
  • Laurence Waddell's professions included traveler[9].
  • Laurence Waddell worked as an army officer[10].
  • Laurence Waddell's field of work was travel[14].
  • Laurence Waddell's field of work was exploration[15].
  • Laurence Waddell received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[16].
  • Laurence Waddell received the Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Laurence Waddell received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].
  • Laurence Waddell is recorded as male[19].
  • Laurence Waddell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Laurence Waddell's Commons category is recorded as Lawrence Austine Waddell[21].
  • Laurence Waddell's military, police or special rank is recorded as military officer[22].
  • Laurence Waddell's family name is recorded as Waddell[23].
  • Laurence Waddell's given name is recorded as Laurence[24].
  • Laurence Waddell's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[25].
  • Laurence Waddell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Laurence Waddell's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Laurence Austine Waddell'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Laurence Waddell was born in Cumbernauld[2]. He was born on May 29, 1854[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], writer[7], military officer[8], traveler[9], and army officer[10]. Fields of work include travel[14] and exploration[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[16]; Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland[17], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1824[30]; and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Death and Burial

Laurence Waddell died on September 19, 1938[5]. He passed away in Rothesay[4].

Why It Matters

Laurence Waddell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Laurence Waddell born?

Laurence Waddell was born in Cumbernauld[2].

Where did Laurence Waddell die?

Laurence Waddell died in Rothesay[4].

What did Laurence Waddell do for work?

Laurence Waddell worked as explorer[6], writer[7], military officer[8], traveler[9], and army officer[10].

What awards did Laurence Waddell receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[16], Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland[17], and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Cumbernauld
    Open library id OL12061A
    Aliases
    Military, police or special rank military officer
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32082|batch #32082]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (24)"
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