Harry Rawson

Admiral and governor (1843-1910)
Person human Q723992
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Harry Rawson

Summary

Harry Rawson is a human[1]. He was born in Liverpool[2]. He was born on +1843-11-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1910-11-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Harry Rawson was born in Liverpool[2].
  • Harry Rawson died in London[4].
  • Harry Rawson was born on +1843-11-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Harry Rawson died on +1910-11-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Harry Rawson's father was Christopher Rawson, of Woolwich[9].
  • Harry Rawson's mother was Ellen Frances Wright[10].
  • Harry Rawson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Harry Rawson worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Harry Rawson's professions included politician[7].
  • Harry Rawson held the position of Governor of New South Wales[12].
  • Harry Rawson was educated at Marlborough College[13].
  • Harry Rawson's education included a stint at Eastman's Royal Naval Academy[14].
  • Harry Rawson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Harry Rawson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Harry Rawson's image is recorded as Governor and Lady Rawson circa 1903.jpg[17].
  • Harry Rawson's image is recorded as Harry Holdsworth Rawson Vanity Fair 25 April 1901 (cropped).jpg[18].
  • Harry Rawson is recorded as male[19].
  • Harry Rawson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Harry Rawson's signature is recorded as Harry Rawson signature.jpg[21].
  • Harry Rawson's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[22].
  • Harry Rawson's Commons category is recorded as Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson[23].
  • Harry Rawson's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[24].
  • Harry Rawson's participated in conflict is recorded as Second Opium War[25].
  • Harry Rawson's participated in conflict is recorded as Benin Expedition of 1897[26].
  • Harry Rawson's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/01v2c_[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Rawson's place of birth was Liverpool[2]. He was born on +1843-11-05T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Christopher Rawson, of Woolwich[9]. His mother was Ellen Frances Wright[10].

Education

Educated at Marlborough College[13], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1843[30] and Eastman's Royal Naval Academy[14], a preparatory school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1851[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and politician[7]. Harry Rawson held the position of Governor of New South Wales[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1815[36] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38].

Death and Burial

Harry Rawson died on +1910-11-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Rawson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Harry Rawson born?

Harry Rawson was born in Liverpool[2].

Where did Harry Rawson die?

Harry Rawson passed away in London[4].

Who were Harry Rawson's parents?

Harry Rawson's father was Christopher Rawson, of Woolwich[9]. Harry Rawson's mother was Ellen Frances Wright[10].

What did Harry Rawson do for work?

Harry Rawson worked as naval officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Harry Rawson go to school?

Harry Rawson was educated at Marlborough College[13] and Eastman's Royal Naval Academy[14].

What awards did Harry Rawson receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Dreadnought Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Dreadnought Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Freebase Data Dumps. 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] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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