Oscar Laighton
American poet, writer, and hotelkeeper
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Summary
Oscar Laighton was born on January 1, 1839[1], in Portsmouth[2]. He died on January 1, 1939[3], in Portsmouth[4]. He worked as an artist[5], writer[6], sailor[7], poet[8], and lyricist[9].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 30, 1839[10]
- Date of death: April 4, 1939[11]
- Place of burial: Laighton Family Cemetery[12]
- Father: Thomas B. Laighton[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: hotel owner[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Oscar Laighton[17]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[18], bronchitis[19]
- Family name: Laighton[20]
- Given name: Oscar[21]
- Significant event: funeral[22]
- Work location: Isles of Shoals[23], Camden[24]
- Described at URL: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-saw-first-horse-and-fir/185526149/[25], https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-license-refused-to-unc/185527729/[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Commons Creator page: Oscar Laighton[29]
- Sibling: Celia Thaxter[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[31]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[32]
FAQs
Where was Oscar Laighton born?
Oscar Laighton was born in Portsmouth[2].
Where did Oscar Laighton die?
Oscar Laighton passed away in Portsmouth[4].
Who were Oscar Laighton's parents?
Oscar Laighton's father was Thomas B. Laighton[13].
What did Oscar Laighton do for work?
Oscar Laighton worked as an artist[5], writer[6], sailor[7], poet[8], and lyricist[9].