Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding
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Summary
Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding was born on April 24, 1882[1], in Moffat[2]. He died on February 15, 1970[3], in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4]. He worked as a politician[5], air force officer[6], aircraft pilot[7], military officer[8], and airman[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,030 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[11]
- Father: Arthur John Caswall Dowding[12]
- Mother: Maud Caroline Tremenheere[13]
- Spouse: Clarice Maud Williams[14], Muriel Dowding, Baroness Dowding[15]
- Child: Derek Dowding, 2nd Baron Dowding[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
- Field of work: military affairs[18], aerial warfare[19]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[20]
- Educated at: Winchester College[21], Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[22], St Ninian's School, Moffat[23]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Noble title: baron[28], Baron Dowding[29]
- Military branch: Royal Air Force[30], British Army[31]
- Commons category: Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding[32]
- Military, police or special rank: air chief marshal[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[34], World War II[35]
- Given name: Hugh[36]
- Work location: London[37]
- Allegiance: United Kingdom[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: Hugh Dowding, 1. Baron Dowding[40]
- Start of work period: 1913[41]
Why It Matters
Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding born?
Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding's place of birth was Moffat[2].
Where did Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding die?
Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding passed away in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].
Who were Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding's parents?
Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding's father was Arthur John Caswall Dowding[12]. Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding's mother was Maud Caroline Tremenheere[13].
Who was Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding married to?
Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding's spouses include Clarice Maud Williams[14] and Muriel Dowding, Baroness Dowding[15].
What did Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding do for work?
Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding worked as a politician[5], air force officer[6], aircraft pilot[7], military officer[8], and airman[9].
Where did Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding go to school?
Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding was educated at Winchester College[21], Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[22], and St Ninian's School, Moffat[23].
What awards did Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].