Henry Pottinger

1st Governor of Hong Kong (1789-1856)
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Henry Pottinger

Summary

Henry Pottinger is a human[1]. He was born in County Down[2]. He was born on October 3, 1789[3]. He passed away in Malta[4]. He died on March 18, 1856[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (329 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Pottinger was born in County Down[2].
  • Henry Pottinger passed away in Malta[4].
  • Henry Pottinger was born on October 3, 1789[3].
  • Henry Pottinger died on March 18, 1856[5].
  • Henry Pottinger's father was Eldred Curwen Pottinger[10].
  • Henry Pottinger's mother was Anne Gordon[11].
  • Among Henry Pottinger's spouses was Susanna Maria Cooke[12].
  • A child of Henry Pottinger was Sir Henry Pottinger, 3rd Baronet[13].
  • Henry Pottinger held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Henry Pottinger's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry Pottinger's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Henry Pottinger worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Henry Pottinger held the position of Governor of Hong Kong[15].
  • Henry Pottinger held the position of Governor of Hong Kong[16].
  • Henry Pottinger held the position of Governor of Hong Kong[17].
  • Henry Pottinger was educated at Belfast Royal Academy[18].
  • Henry Pottinger received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Henry Pottinger received the baronet[20].
  • Henry Pottinger is recorded as male[21].
  • Henry Pottinger's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Henry Pottinger's noble title is recorded as baronet[23].
  • Henry Pottinger's Commons category is recorded as Henry Pottinger[24].
  • Henry Pottinger's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[25].
  • Henry Pottinger's residence is recorded as Portuguese Macau[26].
  • Henry Pottinger's family name is recorded as Pottinger[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Pottinger was born in County Down[2]. He was born on October 3, 1789[3]. His father was Eldred Curwen Pottinger[10]. His mother was Anne Gordon[11].

Education

Henry Pottinger was educated at Belfast Royal Academy[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include Governor of Hong Kong[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1843[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33] and baronet[20], an order of chivalry[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Personal Life

Among Henry Pottinger's spouses was Susanna Maria Cooke[12]. A child of him was Sir Henry Pottinger, 3rd Baronet[13].

Death and Burial

Henry Pottinger died on March 18, 1856[5]. He passed away in Malta[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Pottinger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (329 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Henry Pottinger born?

Henry Pottinger's place of birth was County Down[2].

Where did Henry Pottinger die?

Henry Pottinger died in Malta[4].

Who were Henry Pottinger's parents?

Henry Pottinger's father was Eldred Curwen Pottinger[10]. Henry Pottinger's mother was Anne Gordon[11].

Who was Henry Pottinger married to?

Henry Pottinger's spouses include Susanna Maria Cooke[12].

What did Henry Pottinger do for work?

Henry Pottinger worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Henry Pottinger go to school?

Henry Pottinger was educated at Belfast Royal Academy[18].

What awards did Henry Pottinger receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19] and baronet[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . A Biographical Sketch-book of Early Hong Kong. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . A Biographical Sketch-book of Early Hong Kong. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . A Biographical Sketch-book of Early Hong Kong. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 12d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant general
    Occupation politician, diplomat, military personnel
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  3. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat, military personnel
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  4. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Eldred Curwen Pottinger
    Place of birth County Down
    Spouse Susanna Maria Cooke
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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