George Dawson Rowley

English amateur ornithologist (1822-1878)
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George Dawson Rowley

Summary

George Dawson Rowley is a human[1]. He was born on May 3, 1822[2]. He passed away in Brighton[3]. He died on November 21, 1878[4]. He worked as an ornithologist[5].

Key Facts

  • George Dawson Rowley passed away in Brighton[3].
  • George Dawson Rowley was born on May 3, 1822[2].
  • George Dawson Rowley died on November 21, 1878[4].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Mary, St Neots[6].
  • George Dawson Rowley's father was George William Rowley[7].
  • George Dawson Rowley's mother was Jane Catherine Maine[8].
  • George Dawson Rowley was married to Caroline Frances Lindsay[9].
  • A child of George Dawson Rowley was George Fydell Rowley[10].
  • George Dawson Rowley worked as an ornithologist[5].
  • George Dawson Rowley held the position of High Sheriff of Rutland[11].
  • George Dawson Rowley's education included a stint at Eton College[12].
  • George Dawson Rowley's education included a stint at Trinity College[13].
  • A notable work attributed to George Dawson Rowley is Ornithological miscellany[14].
  • George Dawson Rowley is recorded as male[15].
  • George Dawson Rowley's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • George Dawson Rowley's Commons category is recorded as George Dawson Rowley[17].
  • George Dawson Rowley's residence is recorded as Morcott[18].
  • George Dawson Rowley's residence is recorded as Chichester House and 1-14 Chichester Terrace[19].
  • George Dawson Rowley's family name is recorded as Rowley[20].
  • George Dawson Rowley's given name is recorded as George[21].
  • George Dawson Rowley's Commons Creator page is recorded as George Dawson Rowley[22].

Body

Origins and Family

George Dawson Rowley was born on May 3, 1822[2]. His father was George William Rowley[7]. His mother was Jane Catherine Maine[8].

Education

Educated at Eton College[12], a public school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1440[25] and Trinity College[13], a college of the University of Cambridge[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1546[28], headquartered in Cambridge[29].

Career and Affiliations

George Dawson Rowley's professions included ornithologist[5]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Rutland[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to George Dawson Rowley is Ornithological miscellany[14].

Personal Life

George Dawson Rowley was married to Caroline Frances Lindsay[9]. A child of him was George Fydell Rowley[10].

Death and Burial

George Dawson Rowley died on November 21, 1878[4]. He died in Brighton[3]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary, St Neots[6].

FAQs

Where did George Dawson Rowley die?

George Dawson Rowley died in Brighton[3].

Who were George Dawson Rowley's parents?

George Dawson Rowley's father was George William Rowley[7]. George Dawson Rowley's mother was Jane Catherine Maine[8].

Who was George Dawson Rowley married to?

George Dawson Rowley's spouses include Caroline Frances Lindsay[9].

What did George Dawson Rowley do for work?

George Dawson Rowley worked as ornithologist[5].

Where did George Dawson Rowley go to school?

George Dawson Rowley was educated at Eton College[12] and Trinity College[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . The London Gazette 23584. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bhl creator id → 37761
    Place of burial → Church of St Mary, St Neots
    The peerage person id → p2300.htm#i22993
    Wikitree person id → Rowley-1399
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