Vera Laughton Mathews

British military officer and administrator (1888–1959)
Person human Q7920793
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Vera Laughton Mathews

Summary

Vera Laughton Mathews is a human[1]. Her place of birth was London[2]. She was born on January 1, 1888[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on January 1, 1959[5]. She worked as a sailor[6] and editor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Vera Laughton Mathews…
  • Vera Laughton Mathews died in London[4].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews was born on January 1, 1888[3].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews was born on September 25, 1888[9].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews died on January 1, 1959[5].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews died on September 25, 1959[10].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's father was John Knox Laughton[11].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's professions included sailor[6].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's professions included editor[7].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's education included a stint at King's College London[12].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews is recorded as female[14].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's noble title is recorded as Dame[16].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[17].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's Commons category is recorded as Vera Laughton Mathews[18].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the Fleet[19].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's sport is recorded as sailing[22].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's given name is recorded as Vera[23].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[24].
  • Vera Laughton Mathews's sibling is recorded as Grace Laughton Bell[25].

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Origins and Family

Vera Laughton Mathews's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1888[3] and September 25, 1888[9]. Her father was John Knox Laughton[11].

Education

Vera Laughton Mathews was educated at King's College London[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sailor[6] and editor[7].

Recognition

Vera Laughton Mathews received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1959[5] and September 25, 1959[10]. Vera Laughton Mathews died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Vera Laughton Mathews ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Vera Laughton Mathews born?

Vera Laughton Mathews's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Vera Laughton Mathews die?

Vera Laughton Mathews passed away in London[4].

Who were Vera Laughton Mathews's parents?

Vera Laughton Mathews's father was John Knox Laughton[11].

What did Vera Laughton Mathews do for work?

Vera Laughton Mathews worked as sailor[6] and editor[7].

Where did Vera Laughton Mathews go to school?

Vera Laughton Mathews was educated at King's College London[12].

What awards did Vera Laughton Mathews receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  7. [16] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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