Laurence Whistler

British poet (1912–2000)
Person human Q6500925
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Laurence Whistler

Summary

Laurence Whistler is a human[1]. He was born on January 21, 1912[2]. He died on December 19, 2000[3]. He worked as a poet[4] and glass engraver[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Laurence Whistler was born on January 21, 1912[2].
  • Laurence Whistler died on December 19, 2000[3].
  • Laurence Whistler's father was Henry Whistler[7].
  • Laurence Whistler's mother was Helen Frances Mary Ward[8].
  • Among Laurence Whistler's spouses was Theresa Whistler[9].
  • Among Laurence Whistler's spouses was Jill Furse[10].
  • Laurence Whistler was married to Carol Anne Groves[11].
  • A child of Laurence Whistler was Simon Whistler[12].
  • A child of Laurence Whistler was Caroline Whistler[13].
  • A child of Laurence Whistler was Daniel Amor Whistler[14].
  • A child of Laurence Whistler was Frances Delamare Whistler[15].
  • Laurence Whistler held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Laurence Whistler's professions included poet[4].
  • Laurence Whistler worked as a glass engraver[5].
  • Laurence Whistler's education included a stint at Stowe School[17].
  • Laurence Whistler received the King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[18].
  • Laurence Whistler received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Laurence Whistler received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Laurence Whistler is recorded as male[21].
  • Laurence Whistler's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Laurence Whistler's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[23].
  • Laurence Whistler's given name is recorded as Laurence[24].
  • Laurence Whistler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Laurence Whistler's sibling is recorded as Q7319337[26].
  • Laurence Whistler's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Laurence Whistler was born on January 21, 1912[2]. His father was Henry Whistler[7]. His mother was Helen Frances Mary Ward[8].

Education

Laurence Whistler was educated at Stowe School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[4] and glass engraver[5].

Recognition

Awards received include King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[18], a poetry award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1933[30]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1300[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Theresa Whistler[9], a writer[36], 1927–2007[37], of United Kingdom[38]; Jill Furse[10], an actor[39], 1915–1944[40], of United Kingdom[41]; and Carol Anne Groves[11]. Children include Simon Whistler[12], a designer[42], 1940–2005[43], of United Kingdom[44]; Caroline Whistler[13], b. 1945[45]; Daniel Amor Whistler[14], b. 1954[46]; and Frances Delamare Whistler[15], b. 1957[47].

Death and Burial

Laurence Whistler died on December 19, 2000[3].

Why It Matters

Laurence Whistler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Laurence Whistler's parents?

Laurence Whistler's father was Henry Whistler[7]. Laurence Whistler's mother was Helen Frances Mary Ward[8].

Who was Laurence Whistler married to?

Laurence Whistler's spouses include Theresa Whistler[9], Jill Furse[10], and Carol Anne Groves[11].

What did Laurence Whistler do for work?

Laurence Whistler worked as poet[4] and glass engraver[5].

Where did Laurence Whistler go to school?

Laurence Whistler was educated at Stowe School[17].

What awards did Laurence Whistler receive?

Honors received include King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[18], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], and Knight Bachelor[20].

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  1. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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