Roland Leighton

British writer (1895–1915)
Person human Q2162905
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Roland Leighton

Summary

Roland Leighton is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on March 27, 1895[3]. He died in Louvencourt[4]. He died on December 23, 1915[5]. He worked as a writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Roland Leighton was born in London[2].
  • Roland Leighton died in Louvencourt[4].
  • Roland Leighton was born on March 27, 1895[3].
  • Roland Leighton died on December 23, 1915[5].
  • Burial took place at Louvencourt Military Cemetery[8].
  • Roland Leighton's father was Robert Leighton[9].
  • Roland Leighton's mother was Marie Connor Leighton[10].
  • Roland Leighton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Roland Leighton worked as a writer[6].
  • Roland Leighton's education included a stint at Uppingham School[12].
  • Roland Leighton is recorded as male[13].
  • Roland Leighton's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Roland Leighton's military branch is recorded as British Army[15].
  • Roland Leighton's unmarried partner is recorded as Vera Brittain[16].
  • Roland Leighton was part of the conflict World War I[17].
  • Roland Leighton's family name is recorded as Leighton[18].
  • Roland Leighton's given name is recorded as Roland[19].
  • Roland Leighton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Roland Leighton's sibling is recorded as Clare Leighton[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Roland Leighton's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 27, 1895[3]. His father was Robert Leighton[9]. His mother was Marie Connor Leighton[10].

Education

Roland Leighton was educated at Uppingham School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Roland Leighton's professions included writer[6].

Death and Burial

Roland Leighton died on December 23, 1915[5]. He passed away in Louvencourt[4]. Burial took place at Louvencourt Military Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Roland Leighton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Roland Leighton born?

Born in London[2], Roland Leighton…

Where did Roland Leighton die?

Roland Leighton died in Louvencourt[4].

Who were Roland Leighton's parents?

Roland Leighton's father was Robert Leighton[9]. Roland Leighton's mother was Marie Connor Leighton[10].

What did Roland Leighton do for work?

Roland Leighton worked as writer[6].

Where did Roland Leighton go to school?

Roland Leighton was educated at Uppingham School[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth London
    Citizenship
    Educated at Uppingham School
    Place of burial Louvencourt Military Cemetery
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