Lawrence Washington

American soldier, planter, politician, and prominent landowner in colonial Virginia; half-brother of George Washington
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Lawrence Washington
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Lawrence Washington

Summary

Lawrence Washington is a human[1]. He was born in Colony of Virginia[2]. He was born on January 1, 1718[3]. He died in Mount Vernon[4]. He died on 1752[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,735 views/month, #6,917 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Lawrence Washington's place of birth was Colony of Virginia[2].
  • Lawrence Washington passed away in Mount Vernon[4].
  • Lawrence Washington was born on January 1, 1718[3].
  • Lawrence Washington was born on January 1, 1717[8].
  • Lawrence Washington died on 1752[5].
  • Lawrence Washington died on July 22, 1752[9].
  • Lawrence Washington's father was Augustine Washington[10].
  • Lawrence Washington's mother was Jane Butler[11].
  • Among Lawrence Washington's spouses was Anne Fairfax[12].
  • Lawrence Washington held citizenship in British America[13].
  • English was Lawrence Washington's native language[14].
  • Lawrence Washington's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Lawrence Washington's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[15].
  • Lawrence Washington is recorded as male[16].
  • Lawrence Washington's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Lawrence Washington's family is recorded as Washington family[18].
  • Lawrence Washington is named after Lawrence Washington[19].
  • Lawrence Washington's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Lawrence Washington's Commons category is recorded as Lawrence Washington (1718–1752)[21].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[22].
  • Lawrence Washington was part of the conflict War of Jenkins' Ear[23].
  • Lawrence Washington was part of the conflict Battle of Cartagena de Indias[24].
  • Lawrence Washington's family name is recorded as Washington[25].
  • Lawrence Washington's given name is recorded as Lawrence[26].
  • Lawrence Washington's allegiance is recorded as Kingdom of Great Britain[27].

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Origins and Family

Lawrence Washington's place of birth was Colony of Virginia[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1718[3] and January 1, 1717[8]. His father was Augustine Washington[10]. His mother was Jane Butler[11]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Lawrence Washington's professions included military personnel[6].

Personal Life

Lawrence Washington was married to Anne Fairfax[12]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1752[5] and July 22, 1752[9]. Lawrence Washington died in Mount Vernon[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[22].

Why It Matters

Lawrence Washington ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,735 views/month, #6,917 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Lawrence Washington born?

Lawrence Washington was born in Colony of Virginia[2].

Where did Lawrence Washington die?

Lawrence Washington passed away in Mount Vernon[4].

Who were Lawrence Washington's parents?

Lawrence Washington's father was Augustine Washington[10]. Lawrence Washington's mother was Jane Butler[11].

Who was Lawrence Washington married to?

Lawrence Washington's spouses include Anne Fairfax[12].

What did Lawrence Washington do for work?

Lawrence Washington worked as military personnel[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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