Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke

Royal Navy admiral (1705-1781)
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Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke

Summary

Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on February 21, 1705[3]. He died in Sunbury-on-Thames[4]. He died on October 17, 1781[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke was born in London[2].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke passed away in Sunbury-on-Thames[4].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke was born on February 21, 1705[3].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke was born on February 21, 1710[9].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke died on October 17, 1781[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Nicolas' Church, North Stoneham[10].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke's father was Edward Hawke[11].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke's mother was Elizabeth Bladen[12].
  • Among Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke's spouses was Catherine Brooke[13].
  • A child of Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke was Martin Hawke, 2nd Baron Hawke[14].
  • A child of Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke was Edward Hawke[15].
  • A child of Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke was Hon. Chaloner Hawke[16].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke's professions included naval officer[7].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty[18].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[23].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke received the Order of the Bath[24].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke is recorded as male[25].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke's noble title is recorded as baron[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke… Recorded date of birth include February 21, 1705[3] and February 21, 1710[9]. His father was Edward Hawke[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Bladen[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and naval officer[7]. Positions held include First Lord of the Admiralty[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1628[30]; member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[19]; member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[21]; member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[22]; and member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[23].

Recognition

Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke received the Order of the Bath[24].

Personal Life

Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke was married to Catherine Brooke[13]. Children include Martin Hawke, 2nd Baron Hawke[14], a politician[31], 1744–1805[32], of Kingdom of Great Britain[33]; Edward Hawke[15], a military officer[34], 1746–1773[35]; and Hon. Chaloner Hawke[16].

Death and Burial

Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke died on October 17, 1781[5]. He died in Sunbury-on-Thames[4]. Burial took place at St. Nicolas' Church, North Stoneham[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke include Hawke Bay[36], a bay[37], in New Zealand[38] and Edward Hawke Locker[39], a painter[40], 1777–1849[41], of Kingdom of Great Britain[42], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[43].

Why It Matters

Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Hawke Bay[36], a bay[37], in New Zealand[38] and Edward Hawke Locker[39], a painter[40], 1777–1849[41], of Kingdom of Great Britain[42], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[43].

FAQs

Where was Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke born?

Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke die?

Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke died in Sunbury-on-Thames[4].

Who were Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke's parents?

Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke's father was Edward Hawke[11]. Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke's mother was Elizabeth Bladen[12].

Who was Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke married to?

Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke's spouses include Catherine Brooke[13].

What did Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke do for work?

Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke worked as politician[6] and naval officer[7].

What awards did Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke receive?

Honors received include Order of the Bath[24].

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  3. [25] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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