Nicholas Lawes

Governor of Jamaica
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Nicholas Lawes

Summary

Nicholas Lawes is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1652[2]. He passed away in Jamaica[3]. He died on June 18, 1731[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and judge[6].

Key Facts

  • Nicholas Lawes died in Jamaica[3].
  • Nicholas Lawes was born on January 1, 1652[2].
  • Nicholas Lawes died on June 18, 1731[4].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[7].
  • Nicholas Lawes's father was Nicholas Lawes, of Wiltshire[8].
  • Nicholas Lawes's mother was Amy[9].
  • A child of Nicholas Lawes was Judith Maria Lawes[10].
  • A child of Nicholas Lawes was Amy Lawes[11].
  • Nicholas Lawes held citizenship in England[12].
  • Nicholas Lawes's professions included politician[5].
  • Nicholas Lawes's professions included judge[6].
  • Nicholas Lawes held the position of Governor of Jamaica[13].
  • Nicholas Lawes is recorded as male[14].
  • Nicholas Lawes's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Nicholas Lawes's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[16].
  • Nicholas Lawes's family name is recorded as Lawes[17].
  • Nicholas Lawes's given name is recorded as Nicholas[18].
  • Nicholas Lawes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

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Origins and Family

Nicholas Lawes was born on January 1, 1652[2]. His father was he, of Wiltshire[8]. His mother was Amy[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and judge[6]. Nicholas Lawes held the position of Governor of Jamaica[13].

Personal Life

Children include Judith Maria Lawes[10] and Amy Lawes[11], 1681–1702[20].

Death and Burial

Nicholas Lawes died on June 18, 1731[4]. He passed away in Jamaica[3]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[7].

FAQs

Where did Nicholas Lawes die?

Nicholas Lawes passed away in Jamaica[3].

Who were Nicholas Lawes's parents?

Nicholas Lawes's father was Nicholas Lawes, of Wiltshire[8]. Nicholas Lawes's mother was Amy[9].

What did Nicholas Lawes do for work?

Nicholas Lawes worked as politician[5] and judge[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 8d ago · ~2026-40435-27 · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Judith Maria Lawes, Amy Lawes
    Father Nicholas Lawes, of Wiltshire
    Instance of human
    Worldcat entities id E39PBJxMmtxYtpTwwgttrYk7HC
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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