William Dawson Lawrence

Canadian politician (1817–1886)
Person human Q8007685
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Summary

William Dawson Lawrence is a human[1]. He was born in Lawrencetown[2]. He was born on July 16, 1817[3]. He died in Maitland[4]. He died on December 8, 1886[5]. He worked as a politician[6], shipbuilder[7], and ship-owner[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Dawson Lawrence's place of birth was Lawrencetown[2].
  • William Dawson Lawrence died in Maitland[4].
  • William Dawson Lawrence was born on July 16, 1817[3].
  • William Dawson Lawrence died on December 8, 1886[5].
  • William Dawson Lawrence is buried at Oak Island Cemetery[10].
  • William Dawson Lawrence held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • William Dawson Lawrence's professions included politician[6].
  • William Dawson Lawrence worked as a shipbuilder[7].
  • William Dawson Lawrence worked as a ship-owner[8].
  • William Dawson Lawrence held the position of justice of the peace[12].
  • William Dawson Lawrence held the position of member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly[13].
  • A notable work attributed to William Dawson Lawrence is William D. Lawrence[14].
  • William Dawson Lawrence is recorded as male[15].
  • William Dawson Lawrence's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Dawson Lawrence's family name is recorded as Lawrence[17].
  • William Dawson Lawrence's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • William Dawson Lawrence's given name is recorded as Dawson[19].
  • William Dawson Lawrence's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • William Dawson Lawrence's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+10'}[21].
  • William Dawson Lawrence's candidacy in election is recorded as 1867 Nova Scotia general election[22].
  • William Dawson Lawrence's candidacy in election is recorded as 1871 Nova Scotia general election[23].
  • William Dawson Lawrence's candidacy in election is recorded as 1878 Nova Scotia general election[24].

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Origins and Family

William Dawson Lawrence was born in Lawrencetown[2]. He was born on July 16, 1817[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], shipbuilder[7], and ship-owner[8]. Positions held include justice of the peace[12], a position[25] and member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Dawson Lawrence is William D. Lawrence[14].

Death and Burial

William Dawson Lawrence died on December 8, 1886[5]. He died in Maitland[4]. He is buried at Oak Island Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

William Dawson Lawrence ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was William Dawson Lawrence born?

William Dawson Lawrence's place of birth was Lawrencetown[2].

Where did William Dawson Lawrence die?

William Dawson Lawrence passed away in Maitland[4].

What did William Dawson Lawrence do for work?

William Dawson Lawrence worked as politician[6], shipbuilder[7], and ship-owner[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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