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From Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium

Thomas Edward Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia (August 16, 1888 in Tremadoc, Wales - May 19, 1935 in Bovington, Dorset), was educated as an archaeologist and historian. After the outbreak of the Great War, he became an intelligence officer and a liaison officer with the Arab Revolt from 1916-1918. From 1921 to 1922 he was a member of the Colonial Office and instrumental in the founding of the Arab states in the Middle East. Though ending the War as a Colonel, he served from 1922 to 1935 as a soldier in the Tank Corps and the Royal Air Force. Despite his awareness of his extraordinary personality and his self-confidence, he ardently wished to be considered not as a war hero, or even an adventurer, but as an author.

Contents 1 Early life and education 2 In World War I 3 At the Versailles Peace Conference and in the Colonial Office 4 In the ranks 5 His writings 6 His character and his appeal 7 Notes

Early life and education

In World War I

At the Versailles Peace Conference and in the Colonial Office

In the ranks

His writings

His character and his appeal

Notes