T.E. [Thomas Edward] Lawrence, 'Lawrence of Arabia' (1888-1935; ODNB), Jesus Coll., Oxford; archaeologist, Syria and Lebanon, 1911-14; intelligence officer, middle east, 1914-19, from 1916 with the Arab Bureau; famous part in Arab uprising against Ottoman rule, 1916-18; major, 1917, lieut. col., 1918; British delegation, Versailles peace conference, 1919; fellow, All Souls Coll., Oxford, 1919;-35; advisor on Arab affairs, colonial office, 1921-22; sought anonymity by joining the RAF, 1922, as 'John Ross'; changed surname to Shaw, 1927; author, incl. The seven pillars of wisdom (1926). See also Volume 69.

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• 17 Aug 1927
• 29 Aug 1927