Lawrence (given name)
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| Gender: | Male Male Male refers to the biological sex of an organism, or part of an organism, which produces small mobile gametes, called spermatozoa. Each spermatozoon can fuse with a larger female gamete or ovum, in the process of fertilization... |
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| Origin: | English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... |
| Meaning: | "From Laurentum Laurentum Laurentum was an ancient Roman city of Latium situated between Ostia and Lavinium, on the west coast of the Italian Peninsula southwest of Rome. Roman writers regarded it as the original capital of the Latins, before Lavinium assumed that role after the death of King Latinus... , Italy" or also "The one who has a laurel wreath Laurel wreath A laurel wreath is a circular wreath made of interlocking branches and leaves of the bay laurel , an aromatic broadleaf evergreen. In Greek mythology, Apollo is represented wearing a laurel wreath on his head... " |
Lawrence is a male given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
. Some notable persons named Lawrence are listed below:
Antarctic Explorer
- Lawrence OatesLawrence OatesCaptain Lawrence Edward Grace Oates was an English Antarctic explorer, known for the manner of his death, when he walked from a tent into a blizzard, with the words "I am just going outside and may be some time"....
(1880–1912), member of the ill fated Scott expedition to the South PoleSouth PoleThe South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is one of the two points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface. It is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth and lies on the opposite side of the Earth from the North Pole...
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Christianity
- Saint Lawrence of Rome (died 258), Italian deaconDeaconDeacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
and Roman Catholic saint, born in Spain. - Lawrence ILawrence I (bishop of Milan)Lawrence I was Archbishop of Milan from 490 to c. 511. He is honoured as a saint in the Catholic Church and his feast day is July 25.-Life:Most of the information we have about this bishop are due to the writings of Ennodius, bishop of Pavia , who was a relative of his and his secretary...
, bishop of Milan from 490 to c. 511, saint - Brother Lawrence de la RésurrectionBrother LawrenceBrother Lawrence of the Resurrection served as a lay brother in a Carmelite monastery in Paris. Christians commonly remember him for the intimacy he expressed concerning his relationship to God as recorded in a book compiled after his death, the classic Christian text, The Practice of the Presence...
(died 1691), a Carmelite monk.
Education
- Lawrence S. BacowLawrence S. BacowLawrence Seldon Bacow is an American lawyer and economist. He served as the twelfth president of Tufts University from September 2001 until August 2011. His research focuses primarily on environmental policy, and he held faculty appointments in five departments at Tufts...
, former president of Tufts UniversityTufts UniversityTufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts. It is organized into ten schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France... - Lawrence M. KraussLawrence M. KraussLawrence Maxwell Krauss is an American theoretical physicist who is professor of physics, Foundation Professor of the School of Earth and Space Exploration, and director of the Origins Project at the Arizona State University. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Physics of...
, professor of physics and director of the Origins Initiative at Arizona State University.
Sports
- Lawrence Chimezie Akandu (born 1974), a Nigerian-born Hong Kong football player
- Lawrence PeckhamLawrence PeckhamLawrence William Peckham is a retired high jumper from Australia, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1964....
(born 1944), Australian high jumper - Lawrence SampletonLawrence SampletonLawrence Mack Sampleton, Jr. is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, from 1982–1984, and the Miami Dolphins in 1987. He was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 1982 NFL Draft...
(born 1959), former American football player - Lawrence TaylorLawrence TaylorLawrence Julius Taylor , nicknamed "L.T.", is a Hall of Fame former American football player. Taylor played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the New York Giants in the National Football League...
(born 1959), nicknamed LT, former Hall of Fame American football player who played for the New York Giants - Edward Lawrence LevyEdward Lawrence LevyEdward Lawrence Levy was a British weightlifter.-Career:Levy, who was Jewish, was born in London, England. He was a member of the Birmingham Athletic Club....
(1851–1932), English world champion weightlifter
Television , Film, and Stage
- Lawrence GrayLawrence GrayLawrence Gray was an American actor of the 1920s and 1930s.During World War I he served in the U. S. Navy and gained a commission...
(1898–1970), American actor - Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierLaurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM was an English actor, director, and producer. He was one of the most famous and revered actors of the 20th century. He married three times, to fellow actors Jill Esmond, Vivien Leigh, and Joan Plowright...
(1907-1989) English actor of stage and screen, best known for his performance of Shakespeare. - Lawrence RaghavendraLawrence RaghavendraRaghav Murugaiyan is an Indian choreographer who has also appeared in films as an actor, director, composer and playback singer. After making his first few appearances in supporting actor roles, he got his breakthrough with Style and then Muni...
, a South Indian film actor
Music
- Lawrence HaywardLawrence HaywardLawrence Hayward , known simply as Lawrence, his surname never used in credits or press, is best known as the singer, songwriter and guitarist of British indie band Felt.-Felt:...
, singer with Felt, Denim and Go Kart Mozart - Lawrence WelkLawrence WelkLawrence Welk was an American musician, accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1955 to 1982...
, band leader, accordion player, and television host - Lawrence Chung, bay area rapper, and real estate appraiser
Business
- Lawrence BossidyLawrence BossidyLawrence A. Bossidy is a businessman and author. He is a retired CEO of AlliedSignal , and has also spent more than 30 years rising into executive power at General Electric.-Early life and education:...
, former chairman of Honeywell, former CEO and chairman of AlliedSignal, current chairman of MerckMerckMerck may refer to:* Merck KGaA, , a German-based chemical and pharmaceutical company.** Merck Serono , the pharmaceutical division of Merck KGaA... - Lawrence HuntLawrence HuntLawrence Hunt is an entrepreneur and was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Silverjet Aviation Limited, a British-owned business-class airline. Silverjet suspended operations on 30 May 2008....
, internet entrepreneur and CEO of Silverjet - Lawrence E. Page (born 1973), co-founder of Google Inc.
Inventor
- Lawrence HargraveLawrence HargraveLawrence Hargrave was an engineer, explorer, astronomer, inventor and aeronautical pioneer.- Early life :Hargrave was born in Greenwich, England, the second son of John Fletcher Hargrave and was educated at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland...
(1850-1915), Australian inventor, explorer, astronomer, engineer and aeronautical pioneer