T.E. Lawrence

Thomas Edward Lawrence (August 16, 1888 – May 19, 1935),
professionally known as T.E. Lawrence and, later, T.E.
Shaw, but most famously known as Lawrence of Arabia, became
famous for his role as a British liaison officer during the
Arab Revolt of 1916 to 1918. His very public image was in
some part the result of U.S. traveller and journalist
Lowell Thomas's sensationalised reportage of the Revolt, as
well as Lawrence's autobiographical account, Seven Pillars
of Wisdom. Many Arabs consider him a folk hero for
promoting their cause for freedom from both Ottoman and
European rule; likewise, many Britons count him among their
country's greatest war heroes.