Lawrence Washington

Laurence or Lawrence Washington may refer to:

  • Laurence Washington (MP for Maidstone) (died 1619), MP for Maidstone (UK Parliament constituency)
  • Lawrence Washington (1602–1653), great-great-grandfather of George Washington
  • Lawrence Washington (1659–1698), grandfather of George Washington
  • Lawrence Washington (1718–1752), George Washington's half-brother and mentor
  • Lawrence Augustine Washington (1774–1824), nephew of George Washington
  • Lawrence Berry Washington (1811–1856), great-grandnephew of George Washington

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