Owen Finlay Maclaren

Owen Finlay Maclaren was a British engineer, businessperson and designer (1907–1978). He was born at Saffron Walden.

Also recorded as Owen F. Maclaren.

Owen Finlay Maclaren in brief

Born
1907
Died
1978
Known for
engineer, businessperson and designer
Place of birth
Saffron Walden
Contents

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Owen F. Maclaren. His recorded language was English.

He was the child of Andrew Liddell Maclaren and Eva Friend. He married Marie Blacklock. One child is recorded: Colin Blacklock Maclaren.

Recognition and collections

Owen Finlay Maclaren received Member of the Order of the British Empire. Work by Owen Finlay Maclaren is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Literature

4 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

MacLaren of MacLaren, Donald, (the MacLaren of MacLaren), (22 July 1910–8 June 1966), Chief of Clan Labhran, Who Was Who, 2007. Maclaren of Maclaren, Donald, (born 22 Aug. 1954), Chief of the Clan MacLaren; HM Diplomatic Service; Ambassador to Georgia, 2004–07, Who's Who, 2007. Maclaren of Maclaren, Donald, (22 Aug. 1954–22 July 2023), Chief of the Clan MacLaren; HM Diplomatic Service, retired; Ambassador to Georgia, 2004–07, Who Was Who, 2007. Maclaren, Donald, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011.

Scholarly footprint

Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 3 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.

Evidence base

This article draws on 2 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 2 means 2 genuinely separate publishers of record. 23 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.

In detail

Owen Finlay Maclaren studied at Jesus College and Marlborough College. the recorded working language is English.

Work by Owen Finlay Maclaren is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Member of the Order of the British Empire.

Chronology

  1. 1907Owen Finlay Maclaren born at Saffron Walden.
  2. 1978Owen Finlay Maclaren died.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3358993: Owen Finlay Maclaren

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  2. 2.

    “Owen Finlay Maclaren”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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