James Hawkins-Whitshed

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James Hawkins-Whitshed

Summary

James Hawkins-Whitshed is a human[1]. Born in Raphoe[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1762[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 28, 1849[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's place of birth was Raphoe[2].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed passed away in London[4].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed was born on January 1, 1762[3].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed was born on January 1, 1761[8].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed died on October 28, 1849[5].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed died on October 29, 1849[9].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's father was James Hawkins[10].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's mother was Catherine Keene[11].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed was married to Sophia Henrietta Bentinck[12].
  • A child of James Hawkins-Whitshed was Renira Antoinette Hawkins-Whitshed[13].
  • A child of James Hawkins-Whitshed was Sir St. Vincent Keene Hawkins-Whitshed, 2nd Bt.[14].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's professions included naval officer[6].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed is recorded as male[16].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's noble title is recorded as baronet[18].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[19].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's Commons category is recorded as James Hawkins-Whitshed[20].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the Fleet[21].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[22].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[23].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[24].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's family name is recorded as Hawkins[25].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's given name is recorded as James[26].
  • James Hawkins-Whitshed's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Raphoe[2], James Hawkins-Whitshed… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1762[3] and January 1, 1761[8]. His father was James Hawkins[10]. His mother was Catherine Keene[11].

Career and Affiliations

James Hawkins-Whitshed worked as a naval officer[6].

Recognition

James Hawkins-Whitshed received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].

Personal Life

James Hawkins-Whitshed was married to Sophia Henrietta Bentinck[12]. Children include Renira Antoinette Hawkins-Whitshed[13] and Sir St. Vincent Keene Hawkins-Whitshed, 2nd Bt.[14], 1801–1870[28].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 28, 1849[5] and October 29, 1849[9]. James Hawkins-Whitshed died in London[4].

Why It Matters

James Hawkins-Whitshed ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Hawkins-Whitshed born?

James Hawkins-Whitshed was born in Raphoe[2].

Where did James Hawkins-Whitshed die?

James Hawkins-Whitshed died in London[4].

Who were James Hawkins-Whitshed's parents?

James Hawkins-Whitshed's father was James Hawkins[10]. James Hawkins-Whitshed's mother was Catherine Keene[11].

Who was James Hawkins-Whitshed married to?

James Hawkins-Whitshed's spouses include Sophia Henrietta Bentinck[12].

What did James Hawkins-Whitshed do for work?

James Hawkins-Whitshed worked as naval officer[6].

What awards did James Hawkins-Whitshed receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Whitshed, James Hawkins (NBD). wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Whitshed, James Hawkins (NBD). wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Whitshed, James Hawkins (NBD). wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . The Peerage. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Fast id 306913
    Child Renira Antoinette Hawkins-Whitshed, Sir St. Vincent Keene Hawkins-Whitshed, 2nd Bt.
    Imported from
    Military branch Royal Navy
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