Howard Douglas

British Army general (1776-1861)
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Howard Douglas

Summary

Howard Douglas is a human[1]. Born in Gosport[2], he… he was born on January 23, 1776[3]. He died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4]. He died on November 9, 1861[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and army officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Howard Douglas was born in Gosport[2].
  • Howard Douglas died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].
  • Howard Douglas was born on January 23, 1776[3].
  • Howard Douglas died on November 9, 1861[5].
  • Howard Douglas's father was Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet[9].
  • Howard Douglas's mother was Sarah Wood[10].
  • Among Howard Douglas's spouses was Anne Dundas[11].
  • A child of Howard Douglas was Margaret Douglas[12].
  • A child of Howard Douglas was Mary Douglas[13].
  • A child of Howard Douglas was Howard Douglas[14].
  • A child of Howard Douglas was Christina Helena Emma Douglas[15].
  • A child of Howard Douglas was Sarah Mary Harcourt Douglas[16].
  • A child of Howard Douglas was Mary Harcourt Douglas[17].
  • Howard Douglas held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Howard Douglas held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Howard Douglas's professions included politician[6].
  • Howard Douglas's professions included army officer[7].
  • Howard Douglas held the position of Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick[20].
  • Howard Douglas held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Howard Douglas held the position of Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands[22].
  • Howard Douglas was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[23].
  • Howard Douglas received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Howard Douglas received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Howard Douglas received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].
  • Howard Douglas was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Howard Douglas's place of birth was Gosport[2]. He was born on January 23, 1776[3]. His father was Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet[9]. His mother was Sarah Wood[10].

Education

Howard Douglas was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and army officer[7]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick[20], a position[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1786[30]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1841[33]; and Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Howard Douglas was married to Anne Dundas[11]. Children include Margaret Douglas[12], b. 1797[41]; Mary Douglas[13]; he[14]; Christina Helena Emma Douglas[15]; Sarah Mary Harcourt Douglas[16]; and Mary Harcourt Douglas[17]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[42].

Death and Burial

Howard Douglas died on November 9, 1861[5]. He passed away in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Howard Douglas include Canterbury[43], a village of New Brunswick[44], in Canada[45], founded in 1825[46].

Why It Matters

Howard Douglas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Canterbury[43], a village of New Brunswick[44], in Canada[45], founded in 1825[46].

FAQs

Where was Howard Douglas born?

Howard Douglas was born in Gosport[2].

Where did Howard Douglas die?

Howard Douglas passed away in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].

Who were Howard Douglas's parents?

Howard Douglas's father was Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet[9]. Howard Douglas's mother was Sarah Wood[10].

Who was Howard Douglas married to?

Howard Douglas's spouses include Anne Dundas[11].

What did Howard Douglas do for work?

Howard Douglas worked as politician[6] and army officer[7].

Where did Howard Douglas go to school?

Howard Douglas was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[23].

What awards did Howard Douglas receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].

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  9. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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