Henry Galway

British Colonial Governor (1859-1949)
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Summary

Henry Galway was born on September 25, 1859[1], in Southampton[2]. He died on June 17, 1949[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Sir Thomas Lionel John Gallwey[8]
  • Mother: Alicia Dorinda MacDougall[9]
  • Spouse: Marie Galway[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
  • Position held: Governor of the Gambia[13]
  • Educated at: Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14]
  • Award received: Distinguished Service Order[15], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Henry Galway[18]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[19]
  • Family name: Galway[20]
  • Given name: Henry Lionel[21], Henry[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]

Why It Matters

Henry Galway is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Henry Galway born?

Henry Galway was born in Southampton[2].

Where did Henry Galway die?

Henry Galway died in London[4].

Who were Henry Galway's parents?

Henry Galway's father was Sir Thomas Lionel John Gallwey[8]. Henry Galway's mother was Alicia Dorinda MacDougall[9].

Who was Henry Galway married to?

Henry Galway's spouses include Marie Galway[10].

What did Henry Galway do for work?

Henry Galway worked as a politician[5] and military officer[6].

Where did Henry Galway go to school?

Henry Galway was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14].

What awards did Henry Galway receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[15] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . adb.anu.edu.au. Retrieved . adb.anu.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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