Harry Oakes

British philanthropist (1874–1943)
Person human Q5671351
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Harry Oakes

Summary

Harry Oakes is a human[1]. He was born in Sangerville[2]. He was born on December 23, 1874[3]. He passed away in The Bahamas[4]. He died on July 7, 1943[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (790 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Harry Oakes's place of birth was Sangerville[2].
  • Harry Oakes died in The Bahamas[4].
  • Harry Oakes was born on December 23, 1874[3].
  • Harry Oakes died on July 7, 1943[5].
  • Harry Oakes died on July 12, 1943[9].
  • Harry Oakes's father was William Pitt Oakes[10].
  • Harry Oakes's mother was Edith Nancy Lewis[11].
  • Among Harry Oakes's spouses was Eunice Myrtle McIntyre[12].
  • A child of Harry Oakes was Nancy Oakes[13].
  • A child of Harry Oakes was Sir Sydney Oakes, 2nd Bt.[14].
  • A child of Harry Oakes was Shirley Lewis Oakes[15].
  • A child of Harry Oakes was William Pitt Oakes[16].
  • A child of Harry Oakes was Harry Philip Oakes[17].
  • Harry Oakes held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Harry Oakes worked as an explorer[6].
  • Harry Oakes's professions included politician[7].
  • Harry Oakes held the position of Member of the House of Assembly of the Bahamas[19].
  • Harry Oakes was educated at Syracuse University[20].
  • Harry Oakes was educated at Bowdoin College[21].
  • Harry Oakes's education included a stint at Foxcroft Academy[22].
  • Harry Oakes received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • Harry Oakes is recorded as male[24].
  • Harry Oakes's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Harry Oakes's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[26].
  • Harry Oakes's residence is recorded as Oak Hall[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Oakes was born in Sangerville[2]. He was born on December 23, 1874[3]. His father was William Pitt Oakes[10]. His mother was Edith Nancy Lewis[11].

Education

Educated at Syracuse University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30]; Bowdoin College[21], a liberal arts college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1794[33], headquartered in Brunswick[34]; and Foxcroft Academy[22], a boarding school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1823[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and politician[7]. Harry Oakes held the position of Member of the House of Assembly of the Bahamas[19].

Recognition

Harry Oakes received the Knight Bachelor[23].

Personal Life

Harry Oakes was married to Eunice Myrtle McIntyre[12]. Children include Nancy Oakes[13], 1925–2005[38]; Sir Sydney Oakes, 2nd Bt.[14], 1927–1966[39]; Shirley Lewis Oakes[15]; William Pitt Oakes[16], 1930–1958[40]; and Harry Philip Oakes[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 7, 1943[5] and July 12, 1943[9]. Harry Oakes died in The Bahamas[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Oakes ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (790 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Harry Oakes born?

Harry Oakes was born in Sangerville[2].

Where did Harry Oakes die?

Harry Oakes passed away in The Bahamas[4].

Who were Harry Oakes's parents?

Harry Oakes's father was William Pitt Oakes[10]. Harry Oakes's mother was Edith Nancy Lewis[11].

Who was Harry Oakes married to?

Harry Oakes's spouses include Eunice Myrtle McIntyre[12].

What did Harry Oakes do for work?

Harry Oakes worked as explorer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Harry Oakes go to school?

Harry Oakes was educated at Syracuse University[20], Bowdoin College[21], and Foxcroft Academy[22].

What awards did Harry Oakes receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Given name Harry
    Spouse Eunice Myrtle McIntyre
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