George Gawler

Governor of South Australia (r. 1838-1841)
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George Gawler
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George Gawler

Summary

George Gawler is a human[1]. He was born on +1795-07-21T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in Southsea[3]. He died on +1869-05-07T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • George Gawler passed away in Southsea[3].
  • George Gawler was born on +1795-07-21T00:00:00Z[2].
  • George Gawler died on +1869-05-07T00:00:00Z[4].
  • George Gawler died on +1868-00-00T00:00:00Z[8].
  • George Gawler is buried at Highland Road Cemetery[9].
  • George Gawler's father was Capt. Samuel Gawler[10].
  • George Gawler's mother was Julia Russell[11].
  • Among George Gawler's spouses was Maria Cox[12].
  • A child of George Gawler was Henry Gawler[13].
  • A child of George Gawler was Katherine Gawler[14].
  • A child of George Gawler was Jane Cose Gawler[15].
  • A child of George Gawler was Julia Gawler[16].
  • George Gawler held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • George Gawler held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • George Gawler's professions included military officer[5].
  • George Gawler's professions included politician[6].
  • George Gawler held the position of Governor of South Australia[19].
  • George Gawler held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[20].
  • George Gawler's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21].
  • George Gawler received the Knight of the Royal Order of the Welfs[22].
  • George Gawler's image is recorded as George Gawler.jpg[23].
  • George Gawler is recorded as male[24].
  • George Gawler's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • George Gawler's ISNI is recorded as 0000000116860345[26].
  • George Gawler's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 92191187[27].

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Origins and Family

George Gawler was born on +1795-07-21T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Capt. Samuel Gawler[10]. His mother was Julia Russell[11].

Education

George Gawler was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of South Australia[19], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1836[30] and Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[20].

Recognition

George Gawler received the Knight of the Royal Order of the Welfs[22].

Personal Life

Among George Gawler's spouses was Maria Cox[12]. Children include Henry Gawler[13], a lawyer[31], 1827–1894[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33]; Katherine Gawler[14]; Jane Cose Gawler[15], 1835–1918[34]; and Julia Gawler[16], 1824–1899[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1869-05-07T00:00:00Z[4] and +1868-00-00T00:00:00Z[8]. George Gawler passed away in Southsea[3]. Burial took place at Highland Road Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Gawler include Gawler[36], a town[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1836[39].

Why It Matters

George Gawler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Gawler[36], a town[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1836[39].

FAQs

Where did George Gawler die?

George Gawler passed away in Southsea[3].

Who were George Gawler's parents?

George Gawler's father was Capt. Samuel Gawler[10]. George Gawler's mother was Julia Russell[11].

Who was George Gawler married to?

George Gawler's spouses include Maria Cox[12].

What did George Gawler do for work?

George Gawler worked as military officer[5] and politician[6].

Where did George Gawler go to school?

George Gawler was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21].

What awards did George Gawler receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Royal Order of the Welfs[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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