Thomas E. Lawrence
British archaeologist, army officer and diplomat (1888–1935)
1888 — 1935
Quick Facts
Profession
British archaeologist, army officer and diplomat (1888–1935)
Born
August 16, 1888
Died
1935 (age ~47)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, military personnel
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in TremadogDied in Bovington Camp
1888
Born in Tremadog (1888-08-16)
1907
EducationStudied at Jesus College (1907–1910)
1910
EducationStudied at Magdalen College
1916
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1917
AwardCompanion of the Order of the Bath
1918
AwardCroix de guerre 1914–1918
About
Thomas Edward Lawrence was a British Army officer, archaeologist, diplomat and writer known for his role during the Arab Revolt and Sinai and Palestine campaign against the Ottoman Empire in the First World War. The breadth and variety of his activities and associations, and Lawrence's ability to describe them vividly in writing, earned him international fame as Lawrence of Arabia, a title used for the 1962 film based on his wartime activities.
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Who is Thomas E. Lawrence?+
Thomas Edward Lawrence was a British Army officer, archaeologist, diplomat and writer known for his role during the Arab Revolt and Sinai and Palestine campaign against the Ottoman Empire in the First World War. The breadth and variety of his activities and associations, and Lawrence's ability to de
What does the name Thomas mean?+
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
When was Thomas E. Lawrence born?+
Thomas E. Lawrence was born on August 16, 1888.
When did Thomas E. Lawrence die?+
Thomas E. Lawrence died in 1935, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — August 16, 1888
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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