John Doveton

British army officer in the East India Company, died 1847
Person human Q18526851
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Summary

John Doveton was born on January 17, 1768[1], in Saint Helena[2]. He died on January 17, 1847[3], in Chennai[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[7], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Military branch: East India Company[10]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[11]
  • Family name: Doveton[12]
  • Given name: John[13]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14]
  • Different from: John Doveton[15]

FAQs

Where was John Doveton born?

John Doveton was born in Saint Helena[2].

Where did John Doveton die?

John Doveton passed away in Chennai[4].

What did John Doveton do for work?

John Doveton worked as a military officer[5].

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  9. [1] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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