Henry Galway

British Colonial Governor (1859-1949)
Person human Q204631
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Henry Galway

Summary

Henry Galway is a human[1]. He was born in Southampton[2]. He was born on +1859-09-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1949-06-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Galway's place of birth was Southampton[2].
  • Henry Galway died in London[4].
  • Henry Galway was born on +1859-09-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henry Galway died on +1949-06-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Henry Galway's father was Sir Thomas Lionel John Gallwey[9].
  • Henry Galway's mother was Alicia Dorinda MacDougall[10].
  • Among Henry Galway's spouses was Marie Galway[11].
  • Henry Galway held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Henry Galway held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Henry Galway's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry Galway worked as a military officer[7].
  • Henry Galway held the position of Governor of the Gambia[14].
  • Henry Galway's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[15].
  • Henry Galway received the Distinguished Service Order[16].
  • Henry Galway received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Henry Galway's image is recorded as Henry Galway.jpg[18].
  • Henry Galway is recorded as male[19].
  • Henry Galway's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Henry Galway's Commons category is recorded as Henry Galway[21].
  • Henry Galway's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[22].
  • Henry Galway's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/06kq63[23].
  • Henry Galway's family name is recorded as Galway[24].
  • Henry Galway's given name is recorded as Henry Lionel[25].
  • Henry Galway's given name is recorded as Henry[26].
  • Henry Galway's Rodovid ID is recorded as 1091031[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Galway was born in Southampton[2]. He was born on +1859-09-25T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Sir Thomas Lionel John Gallwey[9]. His mother was Alicia Dorinda MacDougall[10].

Education

Henry Galway's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Henry Galway held the position of Governor of the Gambia[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[16], a military decoration[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1886[30] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Personal Life

Among Henry Galway's spouses was Marie Galway[11].

Death and Burial

Henry Galway died on +1949-06-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Galway ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Henry Galway born?

Henry Galway's place of birth was 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[9]. Henry Galway's mother was Alicia Dorinda MacDougall[10].

Who was Henry Galway married to?

Henry Galway's spouses include Marie Galway[11].

What did Henry Galway do for work?

Henry Galway worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Henry Galway go to school?

Henry Galway was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[15].

What awards did Henry Galway receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[16] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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