British author, traveller, diplomat and Christian mystic (1829-1888)
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British author, traveller, diplomat and Christian mystic (1829-1888)
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French
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Laurence Oliphant is British author, traveller, diplomat and Christian mystic (1829-1888).
The name Laurence means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Laurence is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a female name.
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