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Breaking-News >> TodayHistory Lawrence of Arabia died on May 19, 1935
90 years ago today, May 19, 1935 (April 17, 1935, lunar calendar), Lawrence of Arabia passed away. Thomas Lawrence of Arabia and his soldiers who fought on camels On May 19, 1935, Colonel T-E-Lawrence, known as Lawrence of Arabia, died this morning after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Dorset, England, six days earlier. The legendary leader who led the Arabs against Turkish rule during the World War was injured and died when he avoided making a sharp turn when he hit a boy on a tranquil mountain road. Lawrence, considered a genius, said in his book "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" that he "wrote his will among the stars." Since 1916,"Lawrence of Arabia", a former British intelligence officer in North Africa, led the Arabs to fight against the Turkish army with enthusiasm and confidence left over from the ancient empire. As an Englishman, he was able to fully integrate into the Arabs in terms of language, clothing and living habits, which cast a mysterious veil on his image. In October, this strange and experienced man captured Damascus and attended the Paris Peace Conference. Then, in an incredible manner, he gave up his public office and legendary status in 1922 and joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) under the pseudonym of Ross, becoming an ordinary airman. After his identity was revealed, he changed his name to Shaw and joined the Royal Tank Corps, and then returned to the Royal Air Force in 1925. Retired in 1935. Lawrence of Arabia, originally known as Thomas Lawrence, was born in England and graduated from Oxford University. He participated in the British Museum's Kahmes Archaeological Team on the Euphrates River and served as an ordinary member. In addition to being a soldier and Arabic expert, he was also a writer. His main works include "Seven Pillars of Wisdom"(1926, circulated privately). Desert Riots (1927), etc. After his death, his deeds were adapted into various literary and artistic works, including movies, and were widely disseminated. Thomas Lawrence News raw data sources → https://www.abtool.cn/today_detail/1jqf.html 17WorldNews[2025.09.10-17:38] 访问:83
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