James Hills-Johnes

recipient of the Victoria Cross (1833–1919)
Person human Q6136067
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James Hills-Johnes

Summary

James Hills-Johnes is a human[1]. Born in Bengal[2], he… he was born on August 20, 1833[3]. He died in Dolaucothi Estate[4]. He died on January 3, 1919[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bengal[2], James Hills-Johnes…
  • James Hills-Johnes died in Dolaucothi Estate[4].
  • James Hills-Johnes was born on August 20, 1833[3].
  • James Hills-Johnes died on January 3, 1919[5].
  • Burial took place at Caio Churchyard[8].
  • Among James Hills-Johnes's spouses was Elizabeth Lady Hills-Johnes[9].
  • James Hills-Johnes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • James Hills-Johnes worked as a military officer[6].
  • James Hills-Johnes held the position of High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire[11].
  • James Hills-Johnes's education included a stint at Edinburgh Academy[12].
  • James Hills-Johnes's education included a stint at Stewart's Melville College[13].
  • James Hills-Johnes received the Victoria Cross[14].
  • James Hills-Johnes received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • James Hills-Johnes is recorded as male[16].
  • James Hills-Johnes's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Hills-Johnes's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • James Hills-Johnes's Commons category is recorded as James Hill-Johnes[19].
  • James Hills-Johnes's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[20].
  • James Hills-Johnes's military, police or special rank is recorded as commandant[21].
  • James Hills-Johnes's military, police or special rank is recorded as army general[22].
  • James Hills-Johnes's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[23].
  • James Hills-Johnes's residence is recorded as Dolaucothi House[24].
  • James Hills-Johnes was part of the conflict Indian Mutiny of 1857[25].
  • James Hills-Johnes's given name is recorded as James[26].
  • James Hills-Johnes's depicted by is recorded as Lt - Gen. Sir James Hills-Johnes, GCB, VC (1833 - 1919)[27].

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Origins and Family

James Hills-Johnes's place of birth was Bengal[2]. He was born on August 20, 1833[3].

Education

Educated at Edinburgh Academy[12], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1824[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Stewart's Melville College[13], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1972[34], headquartered in Edinburgh[35].

Career and Affiliations

James Hills-Johnes worked as a military officer[6]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[14], a military decoration[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1856[38] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1815[41].

Personal Life

Among James Hills-Johnes's spouses was Elizabeth Lady Hills-Johnes[9].

Death and Burial

James Hills-Johnes died on January 3, 1919[5]. He passed away in Dolaucothi Estate[4]. He is buried at Caio Churchyard[8].

Why It Matters

James Hills-Johnes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Hills-Johnes born?

Born in Bengal[2], James Hills-Johnes…

Where did James Hills-Johnes die?

James Hills-Johnes passed away in Dolaucothi Estate[4].

Who was James Hills-Johnes married to?

James Hills-Johnes's spouses include Elizabeth Lady Hills-Johnes[9].

What did James Hills-Johnes do for work?

James Hills-Johnes worked as military officer[6].

Where did James Hills-Johnes go to school?

James Hills-Johnes was educated at Edinburgh Academy[12] and Stewart's Melville College[13].

What awards did James Hills-Johnes receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[14] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].

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  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . 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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