Early Life and Education of Louis Tomlinson: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Louis Tomlinson. From birth to education, explore key events.

Louis Tomlinson is an English singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the boy band One Direction. He auditioned for The X Factor in 2010 as a solo artist but was grouped with four other contestants to form One Direction. The band went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands in history. Since One Direction's hiatus, Tomlinson has pursued a solo career.

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December 1991: Louis Tomlinson's Birth

In December 1991, Louis Tomlinson was born as Louis Troy Austin in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.

December 1991: Birth of Louis Tomlinson

In December 1991, Louis Tomlinson, born Louis Troy Austin, was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, to Johannah "Jay" Poulston and Troy Austin.

2000: Birth of Half-Sister Félicité

In 2000, one of Louis Tomlinson's younger half-sisters, Félicité, was born to Johannah Poulston and Mark Tomlinson.

2014: Birth of Twins Doris and Ernest

In 2014, Louis Tomlinson's half-siblings, twins Doris and Ernest, were born to Johannah Poulston and Dan Deakin.

December 2016: Death of Johannah Deakin

In December 2016, Louis Tomlinson's mother, Johannah Deakin, died of leukaemia at the age of 43.

December 2016: X Factor Performance and "Just Hold On" Release

On December 10, 2016, Louis Tomlinson and Steve Aoki performed "Just Hold On" live on The X Factor final. His mother died a few days prior, and he dedicated the song to her, considering it the hardest moment of his life. The single debuted and peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart.

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April 2017: Charges Dropped After Airport Altercation

By April 2017, charges against Louis Tomlinson were dropped following an altercation at Los Angeles International Airport.

March 2019: Death of Félicité Tomlinson

In March 2019, Louis Tomlinson's sister Félicité died from an accidental overdose at the age of 18.

2019: Death of Félicité Tomlinson

In 2019, Louis Tomlinson's half-sister Félicité Tomlinson passed away.

June 2020: Support for Black Lives Matter

In June 2020, Louis Tomlinson shared donation links, made donations, and voiced his support for the Black Lives Matter movement and attended the George Floyd protests in London.

2020: Residence in London and Sale of Hollywood Hills House

As of 2020, Louis Tomlinson resides in London and sold his house in Hollywood Hills for $6.4 million.

November 2022: Broken Arm After New York Performance

In November 2022, Louis Tomlinson broke his upper right arm in a fall after a performance in New York, requiring surgery and rescheduling promotional events.