John Hawkshaw

British engineer (1811–1891)
Person human Q6238306
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John Hawkshaw

Summary

John Hawkshaw is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leeds[2]. He was born on April 9, 1811[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 2, 1891[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and drafter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leeds[2], John Hawkshaw…
  • John Hawkshaw died in London[4].
  • John Hawkshaw was born on April 9, 1811[3].
  • John Hawkshaw died on June 2, 1891[5].
  • John Hawkshaw was married to Ann Hawkshaw[10].
  • A child of John Hawkshaw was Mary Jane Hawkshaw[11].
  • John Hawkshaw held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Hawkshaw's professions included civil engineer[6].
  • John Hawkshaw worked as an engineer[7].
  • John Hawkshaw worked as a drafter[8].
  • John Hawkshaw's education included a stint at Leeds Grammar School[13].
  • John Hawkshaw received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • John Hawkshaw received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • John Hawkshaw was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • John Hawkshaw is recorded as male[17].
  • John Hawkshaw's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Hawkshaw's Commons category is recorded as John Hawkshaw[19].
  • John Hawkshaw's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[20].
  • John Hawkshaw's family name is recorded as Hawkshaw[21].
  • John Hawkshaw's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Hawkshaw's floruit is recorded as 1865[23].
  • John Hawkshaw's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[24].
  • John Hawkshaw's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • John Hawkshaw's contributed to creative work is recorded as Popular Science[26].
  • John Hawkshaw's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Leeds[2], John Hawkshaw… he was born on April 9, 1811[3].

Education

John Hawkshaw's education included a stint at Leeds Grammar School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and drafter[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32].

Personal Life

Among John Hawkshaw's spouses was Ann Hawkshaw[10]. A child of him was Mary Jane Hawkshaw[11].

Death and Burial

John Hawkshaw died on June 2, 1891[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Hawkshaw ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was John Hawkshaw born?

Born in Leeds[2], John Hawkshaw…

Where did John Hawkshaw die?

John Hawkshaw passed away in London[4].

Who was John Hawkshaw married to?

John Hawkshaw's spouses include Ann Hawkshaw[10].

What did John Hawkshaw do for work?

John Hawkshaw worked as civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and drafter[8].

Where did John Hawkshaw go to school?

John Hawkshaw was educated at Leeds Grammar School[13].

What awards did John Hawkshaw receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14] and Knight Bachelor[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: 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
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation civil engineer, engineer, drafter
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  2. 12d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 5866
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  3. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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  4. 20d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Het Scheepvaartmuseum
    Occupation civil engineer, engineer, drafter
    Place of death London
    Citizenship
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