Owen Lanyon

British colonial administrator (1842-1887)
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Owen Lanyon

Summary

Owen Lanyon is a human[1]. His place of birth was County Antrim[2]. He was born on +1842-07-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on +1887-04-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Owen Lanyon was born in County Antrim[2].
  • Owen Lanyon died in New York City[4].
  • Owen Lanyon was born on +1842-07-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Owen Lanyon died on +1887-04-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[9].
  • Owen Lanyon's father was Charles Lanyon[10].
  • Owen Lanyon's mother was Elizabeth Helen Lanyon[11].
  • Among Owen Lanyon's spouses was Florence Levy[12].
  • Owen Lanyon held citizenship in Ireland[13].
  • Owen Lanyon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Owen Lanyon worked as a politician[6].
  • Owen Lanyon worked as a military officer[7].
  • Owen Lanyon held the position of military officer[15].
  • Owen Lanyon's education included a stint at Bromsgrove School[16].
  • Owen Lanyon received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Owen Lanyon received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Owen Lanyon's image is recorded as Sir Owen Lanyon - Griqualand west.jpg[19].
  • Owen Lanyon is recorded as male[20].
  • Owen Lanyon's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Owen Lanyon's ISNI is recorded as 0000000387819256[22].
  • Owen Lanyon's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 280872292[23].
  • Owen Lanyon's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • Owen Lanyon's Commons category is recorded as Owen Lanyon[25].
  • Owen Lanyon's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[26].
  • The cause of death was cancer[27].

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Origins and Family

Owen Lanyon was born in County Antrim[2]. He was born on +1842-07-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Charles Lanyon[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Helen Lanyon[11].

Education

Owen Lanyon's education included a stint at Bromsgrove School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Owen Lanyon held the position of military officer[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Personal Life

Among Owen Lanyon's spouses was Florence Levy[12].

Death and Burial

Owen Lanyon died on +1887-04-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was cancer[27]. He is buried at Brompton Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Owen Lanyon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Owen Lanyon born?

Born in County Antrim[2], Owen Lanyon…

Where did Owen Lanyon die?

Owen Lanyon died in New York City[4].

Who were Owen Lanyon's parents?

Owen Lanyon's father was Charles Lanyon[10]. Owen Lanyon's mother was Elizabeth Helen Lanyon[11].

Who was Owen Lanyon married to?

Owen Lanyon's spouses include Florence Levy[12].

What did Owen Lanyon do for work?

Owen Lanyon worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Owen Lanyon go to school?

Owen Lanyon was educated at Bromsgrove School[16].

What awards did Owen Lanyon receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Freebase. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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