Nigel Lawson

British peer and politician (1932–2023)
Person human Q335078
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Nigel Lawson

Summary

Nigel Lawson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hampstead[2]. He was born on March 11, 1932[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 3, 2023[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,968 views/month, #6,727 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nigel Lawson's place of birth was Hampstead[2].
  • Nigel Lawson passed away in London[4].
  • Nigel Lawson was born on March 11, 1932[3].
  • Nigel Lawson died on April 3, 2023[5].
  • Nigel Lawson's father was Ralph Lawson[10].
  • Nigel Lawson's mother was Joan Elisabeth Davis[11].
  • Among Nigel Lawson's spouses was Vanessa Salmon[12].
  • Nigel Lawson was married to Thérèse Mary Bate[13].
  • A child of Nigel Lawson was Nigella Lawson[14].
  • A child of Nigel Lawson was Dominic Lawson[15].
  • A child of Nigel Lawson was Thomasina Posy Lawson[16].
  • A child of Nigel Lawson was Horatia Holly Lawson[17].
  • A child of Nigel Lawson was Tom Lawson[18].
  • A child of Nigel Lawson was Emily Hero Lawson[19].
  • Nigel Lawson held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • English was Nigel Lawson's native language[21].
  • Nigel Lawson's professions included journalist[6].
  • Nigel Lawson's professions included politician[7].
  • Nigel Lawson worked as an editor[8].
  • Nigel Lawson held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[22].
  • Nigel Lawson held the position of Secretary of State for Energy[23].
  • Nigel Lawson held the position of Financial Secretary to the Treasury[24].
  • Nigel Lawson held the position of member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Nigel Lawson held the position of member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Nigel Lawson held the position of member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27].

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Origins and Family

Nigel Lawson's place of birth was Hampstead[2]. He was born on March 11, 1932[3]. His father was Ralph Lawson[10]. His mother was Joan Elisabeth Davis[11]. English was his native language[21].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[28], a college of the University of Oxford[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1546[31], headquartered in Oxford[32] and Westminster School[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], and editor[8]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Exchequer[22], a public office[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1316[36]; Secretary of State for Energy[23]; Financial Secretary to the Treasury[24], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1711[39]; member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1987[42]; member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1983[45]; and member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1979[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Vanessa Salmon[12], 1936–1985[49] and Thérèse Mary Bate[13]. Children include Nigella Lawson[14], a journalist[50], b. 1960[51], of United Kingdom[52]; Dominic Lawson[15], a columnist[53], b. 1956[54], of United Kingdom[55]; Thomasina Posy Lawson[16], 1961–1993[56]; Horatia Holly Lawson[17], b. 1966[57], of United Kingdom[58]; Tom Lawson[18], a school teacher[59], b. 1976[60], of United Kingdom[61]; and Emily Hero Lawson[19]. Nigel Lawson was affiliated with the Conservative Party[62].

Death and Burial

Nigel Lawson died on April 3, 2023[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Nigel Lawson ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,968 views/month, #6,727 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Nigel Lawson born?

Nigel Lawson's place of birth was Hampstead[2].

Where did Nigel Lawson die?

Nigel Lawson passed away in London[4].

Who were Nigel Lawson's parents?

Nigel Lawson's father was Ralph Lawson[10]. Nigel Lawson's mother was Joan Elisabeth Davis[11].

Who was Nigel Lawson married to?

Nigel Lawson's spouses include Vanessa Salmon[12] and Thérèse Mary Bate[13].

What did Nigel Lawson do for work?

Nigel Lawson worked as journalist[6], politician[7], and editor[8].

Where did Nigel Lawson go to school?

Nigel Lawson was educated at Christ Church[28] and Westminster School[33].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Christ Church, Westminster School
    Number of children {'amount': '+6'}
    Place of death London
    Occupation journalist, politician, editor
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