Lenngren, Anna Maria b. June 18, 1754 d. March 8, 1817 Poet. She was born in Uppsala and educated by her father, a university lecturer. Anna Maria began to write poetry at an early age and to translate plays and operas for King Gustav III of Sweden. At the age of 23 she was already famous and was accepted into “Utile Dulci,” a cultural elite society in Stockholm. She married Carl Lenngren, editor of the daily newspaper Stockholmsposten and wrote many articles for it anonymously over the years. The couples’ address in central Stockholm became a...[Read More] (Bio by: Björn Haglund) Klara Kyrkogård, Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Lennon, Alton Asa b. August 17, 1906 d. December 28, 1986 US Congressman. Lennon was a North Carolina State court judge from 1934 to 1942. From 1947 to 1951, he was a member of the state senate. He was appointed as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina from 1953 to 54 to fill a vacancy. He was elected as a U.S. Representative from North Carolina and served for fifteen years (1957-1973). (Bio by: Evening Blues) Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
Lennon Sr., Jimmy b. April 12, 1913 d. April 22, 1992 Famous boxing ring announcer, Lennon was the ring announcer at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, Ca. for many years. He appeared in 75 movies as a ring announcer, including "Raging Bull," "Rocky III," and Main Event." Lennon was the uncle of the singing Lennon Sisters. His son, Jimmy Lennon Jr., followed in his father's footsteps and is now one of the world's premiere ring announcers. Cause of death: Heart failure Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Lennon, John b. October 9, 1940 d. December 8, 1980 Beatle, Rock Musician. Born John Winston Lennon in Liverpool, UK to merchant seaman Alfred and Julia Stanley Lennon. His parents separated when he was four, and Julia put John in the care of her sister, Mary Smith whom he called Mimi. Although Julia never lived more than 10 miles from him, he would only see her occasionally. As a teenager, he became caught up in the skiffle craze that was sweeping England at that time, and formed a skiffle band he called The Blackjacks, who later became The...[Read More] (Bio by: Donna Di Giacomo) Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
Lennon, Julia b. March 12, 1914 d. July 15, 1958 Born Julia Stanley, she was the mother of John Lennon, legendary guitarist/singer/songwriter for The Beatles. She married his father, merchant seaman Fred Lennon, on December 3, 1938, against the wishes of her father, George Ernest Stanley (her mother was Annie Millward). John was born on October 9, 1940, after Julia endured nearly 30 hours of labor, amidst an air raid from the Nazis. Both of John's parents dabbled in entertainment, though neither pursued it professionally (Julia was...[Read More] (Bio by: Donna Di Giacomo) Allerton Cemetery, Allerton, Merseyside, England
Lennox, Charles b. July 29, 1672 d. May 27, 1723 British Aristocracy. Born the illegitimate son of Charles II, King of Great Britain and Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth. He was created Earl of March, Baron of Settrington, 1st Duke of Richmond, 1st Lord of Torboulton, Earl of Darnley, and 1st Duke of Lennox and was granted a £2,000 per year allowance in 1675. He was one of more than a dozen royal bastards fathered by the king vying for titles and favors. He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Garter in 1681 and held the office...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola) Westminster Abbey, Westminster, Greater London, England Plot: Chapel of Henry VII
Lennox, James Edgar "Ed" b. November 3, 1885 d. October 26, 1939 Major League Baseball Player. Began his career in 1906 with the Philadelphia Athletics. Played with the Brooklyn Superbas in 1909-1910, 1912 Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Rebels in 1914-1915. Completed his career with 379 hits in 448 games with a .274 average. He was the third baseman of the famed Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance double play trio with Chicago. (Bio by: Robert) Evergreen Cemetery, Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, USA
Lennox, Lieut. Wilbraham Oates b. August 4, 1830 d. February 7, 1897 Victoria Cross Recipient. He was awarded his VC for service during the Crimean War on the 20 November 1854, when he, with a party of 100 men, entrenched themselves in some rifle pits captured from the Russians and resisted all attacks and attempts to dislodge them over night. He later reached the rank of lieutenant general and was Knighted Sir Wilbraham. (Bio by: derrick unwin) Woodvale Cemetery and Crematorium, Brighton, East Sussex, England Plot: Plot FF,Grave 47/48/49 Family grave
b. June 18, 1754 d. March 8, 1817