Birthdate: August 3, 1829
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa
Died: December 23, 1888
Laurence Oliphant was a versatile professional, excelling in various roles including author, traveller, diplomat, British intelligence agent, Christian mystic, and Christian Zionist. He gained fame for his satirical novel, Piccadilly, and later became renowned for his efforts in promoting and organizing Jewish farming communities in the Holy Land through his work, The Land of Gilead. Moreover, Oliphant’s active participation in political affairs was highlighted by his role as a Member of Parliament for Stirling Burghs.
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