Austen Henry Layard
British politician (1817–1894)
1817 — 1894
Quick Facts
Profession
British politician (1817–1894)
Born
March 5, 1817
Died
1894 (age ~77)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, diplomat
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in ParisDied in London
1817
Born in Paris (1817-03-05)
1849
AwardFounder’s Medal
1852
Positionmember of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1852–1857)
1852
PositionParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1852–1852)
1855
PositionRector of Marischal College, Aberdeen (1855–1858)
1860
PositionFrequently Asked Questions
Who is Austen Henry Layard?+
Austen Henry Layard is British politician (1817–1894). Born in 1817.
When was Austen Henry Layard born?+
Austen Henry Layard was born on March 5, 1817.
When did Austen Henry Layard die?+
Austen Henry Layard died in 1894, at approximately 77 years of age.
Austen — March 5, 1817
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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