Early Life and Education of Liam Payne: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Liam Payne. A timeline of key moments.

Liam Payne is an English singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the globally successful boy band One Direction. Formed during The X Factor in 2010, the group achieved immense popularity and record sales. Payne had previously auditioned as a solo artist on The X Factor. One Direction ultimately finished in third place on the show before launching their successful music career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 1993: Birth at New Cross Hospital

In August 1993, Liam James Payne was born at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton. He was born three weeks premature and had kidney problems as a child.

August 1993: Liam Payne's Birth

In August 1993, Liam James Payne was born. He later became a member of the famous pop band One Direction.

2010: Second X Factor Audition and Formation of One Direction

In 2010, Liam Payne auditioned again for The X Factor and was invited to join One Direction.

2010: Started dating Danielle Peazer

In 2010, Liam Payne began dating Danielle Peazer, a dancer on The X Factor.

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2010: Return to The X Factor and Formation of One Direction

In 2010, Liam Payne returned to The X Factor and, along with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik, formed One Direction.

2013: Broke up with Danielle Peazer

In 2013, Liam Payne broke up with Danielle Peazer.

2013: Fundraising campaign with Trekstock

In 2013, Liam Payne's campaign with Trekstock raised $784,198.

2013: Charity Work with Comic Relief

In 2013, One Direction supported Comic Relief, raising over £2 million through a charity single and a trip to Ghana.

2015: Started dating Sophia Smith

From 2013 to 2015, Liam Payne dated childhood friend Sophia Smith. He later started dating singer Cheryl in late 2015.

2015: Partnership with Action/2015

In 2015, Liam Payne and One Direction partnered with Action/2015 to launch the "Action 1D" campaign, raising awareness of global issues.

2015: Fundraising campaign with Trekstock and ambassador of Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, Liam Payne raised an additional $211,237 during his campaign with Trekstock. Also, in 2015, Payne was named an ambassador of Sustainable Development Goals and helped promote "The Youth Zone" in Wolverhampton.

2016: One Direction's Indefinite Hiatus

In 2016, One Direction went on an indefinite hiatus after promotional activities for "Made in the A.M."

2016: One Direction Hiatus and Solo Career

In 2016, following One Direction's hiatus, Liam Payne started his solo career and signed with Republic Records.

March 2017: Birth of his son

On March 22, 2017, Liam Payne and Cheryl had a son.

2018: Charity ball and Gogglebox episode

In 2018, Liam Payne co-hosted a charity ball with Louis Tomlinson, donating over £5 million collectively. Payne and Tomlinson also filmed an episode of Gogglebox in 2018 in support of Stand Up to Cancer.

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2018: Relationship with Cheryl ended

In 2018, Liam Payne's relationship with Cheryl ended, but they remained close.

May 2019: Expressed pro-choice views

In May 2019, Liam Payne expressed pro-choice views amidst anti-abortion legislation in Alabama.

2019: Started dating Maya Henry

In 2019, Liam Payne began dating model Maya Henry.

May 2020: Expressed support for Black Lives Matter

In May 2020, Liam Payne expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement and attended London protests.

August 2020: Engaged to Maya Henry

In August 2020, Liam Payne became engaged to Maya Henry.

2020: Donor to the Trussell Trust

Beginning in the spring of 2020, Liam Payne became a donor to the Trussell Trust and its network of UK food banks, funding more than 360,000 meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also donated £80,000 and volunteered at Euston Food Bank and Food for All.

2020: Net worth and moved to Chalfont St Giles

In 2020, Liam Payne's net worth was estimated at £47 million. He also moved to Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire to be near his son.

June 2021: Separated from Maya Henry

By June 2021, Liam Payne and Maya Henry had separated.

2021: Listed Surrey home for sale

In 2021, Liam Payne listed his home in Surrey for sale.

January 2022: Dedicated Twitter Account for NFTs

On January 25, 2022, Liam Payne created a separate Twitter account @PaynoETH solely to discuss NFTs.

May 2022: Ended engagement for a second time

In May 2022, Liam Payne and Maya Henry ended their engagement for a second time.

June 2022: Interview on Logan Paul's podcast

On June 1, 2022, Liam Payne was interviewed by Logan Paul for his podcast series, where he made controversial remarks about One Direction and Zayn Malik, later clarifying and apologizing.

October 2022: Started relationship with Kate Cassidy

From October 2022, Liam Payne had been in a relationship with influencer Kate Cassidy.

2022: Participated in UNICEF's Soccer Aid

In 2022, Liam Payne captained the English team at UNICEF's Soccer Aid.

May 2023: Sober for over three months

In May 2023, Liam Payne mentioned being sober for over three months.

August 2023: Hospitalization with Kidney Infection

In August 2023, Liam Payne was hospitalized with a kidney infection, leading to the postponement of his Latin America tour.

2023: Returned for the Soccer Aid event

In 2023, Liam Payne returned for the Soccer Aid event.

October 2024: Death in Buenos Aires

In October 2024, Liam Payne died at 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after falling from a hotel balcony. His track "Teardrops" debuted on the UK singles chart posthumously.

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