  thomas edward lawrence, cb, dso (16 august 1888his official birth record, according to his father's statement, lists 15 august 1888, as birth date (no time of birth). however, his mother stated he was born in the early hours of 16 august, and according to extant documents it was on this date his birthday was celebrated.19 may 1935) was a british army officer renowned especially for his liaison role during the sinai and palestine campaign, and the arab revolt against ottoman turkish rule of 1916â18. the breadth and variety of his activities and associations, and his ability to describe them vividly in writing earned him international fame as lawrence of arabia, a title which was later used for the 1962 film based on his world war i activities. lawrence was born illegitimate in tremadog, wales in august 1888 to sir thomas chapman and sarah junner, a governess who was herself illegitimat
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