George Bonham

Governor of Hong Kong (1803–1863)
Person human Q681359
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George Bonham

Summary

George Bonham is a human[1]. His place of birth was Faversham[2]. He was born on September 7, 1803[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 8, 1863[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and colonial administrator[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • George Bonham was born in Faversham[2].
  • George Bonham died in London[4].
  • George Bonham was born on September 7, 1803[3].
  • George Bonham died on October 8, 1863[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].
  • George Bonham's father was George Bonham[10].
  • George Bonham's mother was Isabella Baines Woodgate[11].
  • George Bonham was married to Ellen Emelia Barnard[12].
  • A child of George Bonham was Sir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet[13].
  • George Bonham held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • George Bonham worked as a diplomat[6].
  • George Bonham worked as a colonial administrator[7].
  • George Bonham held the position of Governor of Hong Kong[15].
  • George Bonham held the position of list of governors of the Straits Settlements[16].
  • George Bonham held the position of Resident Councillor, Singapore[17].
  • George Bonham received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • George Bonham received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • George Bonham received the baronet[20].
  • George Bonham is recorded as male[21].
  • George Bonham's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • George Bonham's noble title is recorded as baronet[23].
  • George Bonham's Commons category is recorded as Samuel George Bonham[24].
  • George Bonham's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[25].
  • George Bonham's family name is recorded as Bonham[26].
  • George Bonham's given name is recorded as George[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Bonham was born in Faversham[2]. He was born on September 7, 1803[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Isabella Baines Woodgate[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and colonial administrator[7]. Positions held include Governor of Hong Kong[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1843[30]; list of governors of the Straits Settlements[16]; and Resident Councillor, Singapore[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1815[36]; and baronet[20], an order of chivalry[37], in United Kingdom[38].

Personal Life

Among George Bonham's spouses was Ellen Emelia Barnard[12]. A child of him was Sir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet[13].

Death and Burial

George Bonham died on October 8, 1863[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

George Bonham has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was George Bonham born?

Born in Faversham[2], George Bonham…

Where did George Bonham die?

George Bonham passed away in London[4].

Who were George Bonham's parents?

George Bonham's father was George Bonham[10]. George Bonham's mother was Isabella Baines Woodgate[11].

Who was George Bonham married to?

George Bonham's spouses include Ellen Emelia Barnard[12].

What did George Bonham do for work?

George Bonham worked as diplomat[6] and colonial administrator[7].

What awards did George Bonham receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18], Companion of the Order of the Bath[19], and baronet[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The London Gazette 21156. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . The London Gazette 20850. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Noble title baronet
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    Occupation diplomat, colonial administrator
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