Lanoe Hawker

British World War I fighter pilot, recipient of the Victoria Cross. (1890–1916)
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Lanoe Hawker

Summary

Lanoe Hawker is a human[1]. Born in Hampshire[2], he… he was born on December 30, 1890[3]. He passed away in Bapaume[4]. He died on November 23, 1916[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6], military personnel[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lanoe Hawker's place of birth was Hampshire[2].
  • Lanoe Hawker died in Bapaume[4].
  • Lanoe Hawker was born on December 30, 1890[3].
  • Lanoe Hawker was born on December 31, 1890[10].
  • Lanoe Hawker died on November 23, 1916[5].
  • Lanoe Hawker's father was Henry Colley Hawker[11].
  • Lanoe Hawker's mother was Julia Hawker[12].
  • Lanoe Hawker held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Lanoe Hawker worked as an aircraft pilot[6].
  • Lanoe Hawker's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Lanoe Hawker's professions included engineer[8].
  • Lanoe Hawker was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[14].
  • Lanoe Hawker was educated at Stubbington House School[15].
  • Lanoe Hawker received the Victoria Cross[16].
  • Lanoe Hawker received the Distinguished Service Order[17].
  • Lanoe Hawker received the Mentioned in Despatches[18].
  • Lanoe Hawker is recorded as male[19].
  • Lanoe Hawker's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Lanoe Hawker's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Lanoe Hawker's Commons category is recorded as Lanoe Hawker[22].
  • Lanoe Hawker's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[23].
  • Lanoe Hawker was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Lanoe Hawker was part of the conflict Western Front[25].
  • Lanoe Hawker's family name is recorded as Hawker[26].
  • Lanoe Hawker's relative is recorded as George Charles Hawker[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lanoe Hawker's place of birth was Hampshire[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 30, 1890[3] and December 31, 1890[10]. His father was Henry Colley Hawker[11]. His mother was Julia Hawker[12].

Education

Educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[14], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1741[30] and Stubbington House School[15], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1841[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6], military personnel[7], and engineer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[16], a military decoration[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1856[36]; Distinguished Service Order[17], a military decoration[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1886[39]; and Mentioned in Despatches[18], an award[40].

Death and Burial

Lanoe Hawker died on November 23, 1916[5]. He died in Bapaume[4].

Why It Matters

Lanoe Hawker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Lanoe Hawker born?

Lanoe Hawker's place of birth was Hampshire[2].

Where did Lanoe Hawker die?

Lanoe Hawker passed away in Bapaume[4].

Who were Lanoe Hawker's parents?

Lanoe Hawker's father was Henry Colley Hawker[11]. Lanoe Hawker's mother was Julia Hawker[12].

What did Lanoe Hawker do for work?

Lanoe Hawker worked as aircraft pilot[6], military personnel[7], and engineer[8].

Where did Lanoe Hawker go to school?

Lanoe Hawker was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[14] and Stubbington House School[15].

What awards did Lanoe Hawker receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[16], Distinguished Service Order[17], and Mentioned in Despatches[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank major
    Family name Hawker
    Sibling Arden Seymore Hawker
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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