Hugh Dawnay

(1875-1914)
Person human Q42318682
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Hugh Dawnay

Summary

Hugh Dawnay is a human[1]. He was born on +1875-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1914-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a military officer[4].

Key Facts

  • Hugh Dawnay was born on +1875-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Hugh Dawnay was born on +1875-09-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hugh Dawnay died on +1914-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hugh Dawnay died on +1914-11-06T00:00:00Z[6].
  • Hugh Dawnay is buried at Harlebeke New British Cemetery[7].
  • Hugh Dawnay's father was Hugh Dawnay, 8th Viscount Downe[8].
  • Hugh Dawnay's mother was Cecilia Molyneux[9].
  • Among Hugh Dawnay's spouses was Lady Susan Beresford[10].
  • A child of Hugh Dawnay was David Dawnay[11].
  • A child of Hugh Dawnay was Peter Dawnay[12].
  • A child of Hugh Dawnay was Ronald Dawnay[13].
  • A child of Hugh Dawnay was Michael Dawnay[14].
  • Hugh Dawnay's professions included military officer[4].
  • Hugh Dawnay received the Distinguished Service Order[15].
  • Hugh Dawnay received the Mentioned in Despatches[16].
  • Hugh Dawnay is recorded as male[17].
  • Hugh Dawnay's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hugh Dawnay's military branch is recorded as 2nd Regiment of Life Guards[19].
  • Hugh Dawnay's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[20].
  • Hugh Dawnay's family name is recorded as Dawnay[21].
  • Hugh Dawnay's given name is recorded as Hugh[22].
  • Hugh Dawnay's genealogics.org person ID is recorded as I00025025[23].
  • Hugh Dawnay's CWGC person ID is recorded as 485928[24].
  • Hugh Dawnay's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000006705421343[25].
  • Hugh Dawnay's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Dawnay-48[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include +1875-01-01T00:00:00Z[2] and +1875-09-19T00:00:00Z[5]. Hugh Dawnay's father was he, 8th Viscount Downe[8]. His mother was Cecilia Molyneux[9].

Career and Affiliations

Hugh Dawnay worked as a military officer[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[15], a military decoration[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1886[29] and Mentioned in Despatches[16], an award[30].

Personal Life

Hugh Dawnay was married to Lady Susan Beresford[10]. Children include David Dawnay[11], a polo player[31], 1903–1971[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[34]; Peter Dawnay[12], 1904–1989[35], awarded the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[36]; Ronald Dawnay[13], 1908–1990[37]; and Michael Dawnay[14], 1912–1946[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1914-01-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1914-11-06T00:00:00Z[6]. Hugh Dawnay is buried at Harlebeke New British Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Who were Hugh Dawnay's parents?

Hugh Dawnay's father was Hugh Dawnay, 8th Viscount Downe[8]. Hugh Dawnay's mother was Cecilia Molyneux[9].

Who was Hugh Dawnay married to?

Hugh Dawnay's spouses include Lady Susan Beresford[10].

What did Hugh Dawnay do for work?

Hugh Dawnay worked as military officer[4].

What awards did Hugh Dawnay receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[15] and Mentioned in Despatches[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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