T. E. Lawrence
British archaeologist, army officer and diplomat (1888–1935).
The record
T. E. Lawrence was a British archaeologist, army officer and diplomat. Born on 16 August 1888 in Tremadog, Lawrence died on 19 May 1935 in Bovington Camp at the age of 46.
Notable works include Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Lawrence studied at Jesus College and Magdalen College. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Companion of the Order of the Bath and Croix de guerre 1914–1918, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 92 languages, T. E. Lawrence is No. 1,049 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 16 August 1888, Tremadog
- Died
- 19 May 1935, Bovington Camp (aged 46)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Anthropologist, archaeologist, autobiographer
- Field
- Military
- Education
- Jesus College, Magdalen College
- Languages
- French, English, Arabic
- Wikipedia editions
- 92
Did you know
Lived to 46.
Shares a birthday with Madonna and James Cameron.
Two people in the Index born in Tremadog, with Mason Ryan.
Has a Wikipedia article in 92 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherSir Thomas Chapman, 7th Baronet
- MotherSarah Junner
- SiblingArnold Walter Lawrence
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour1916
- Companion of the Order of the Bath1917
- Croix de guerre 1914–19181918
- Distinguished Service Order1918
Notable works
- Seven Pillars of Wisdom
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