Historedia
Person

John Lawson

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1653–1711

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Lawson, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of the Gabbard

    1653

    Role: Admiral

    1. 2 June 1653 · Gabbard shoal off SuffolkInitial Dutch Attack

      Dutch forces attacked on 2 June but were repelled by English line-of-battle tactics.

    2. 2–3 June 1653 · Gabbard shoal off SuffolkDutch Rout and Captures

      The Dutch fleet was routed, with the English chasing and capturing many ships until evening.

  2. Capture of John Lawson's Expedition

    1711

    Role: English explorer and surveyor-general

    1. September 1711 · Neuse RiverCapture on the Neuse River

      Lawson and von Graffenried were captured by Tuscarora natives while ascending the Neuse River in September 1711.

Sources

  1. Battle of the Gabbard Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. John Lawson (explorer) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02