Major Downes

British Army officer (1834-1923)
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Major Downes

Summary

Major Downes is a human[1]. He was born in Dedham[2]. He was born on +1834-02-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Brighton[4]. He died on +1923-10-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and military officer[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Dedham[2], Major Downes…
  • Major Downes passed away in Brighton[4].
  • Major Downes was born on +1834-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Major Downes died on +1923-10-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Brighton Cemetery[8].
  • A child of Major Downes was Rupert Downes[9].
  • Major Downes's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Major Downes worked as a military officer[7].
  • Major Downes was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[10].
  • Major Downes received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[11].
  • Major Downes's image is recorded as Major Downes (SA library image A040097).jpg[12].
  • Major Downes is recorded as male[13].
  • Major Downes's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Major Downes's military branch is recorded as British Army[15].
  • Major Downes's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[16].
  • Major Downes's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[17].
  • Major Downes's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[18].
  • Major Downes's military, police or special rank is recorded as second captain[19].
  • Major Downes's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[20].
  • Major Downes's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 182309019[21].
  • Major Downes's participated in conflict is recorded as Crimean War[22].
  • Major Downes's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0zn1h4s[23].
  • Major Downes's family name is recorded as Downes[24].
  • Major Downes's given name is recorded as Major[25].
  • Major Downes's given name is recorded as Francis[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dedham[2], Major Downes… he was born on +1834-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Major Downes's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and military officer[7].

Recognition

Major Downes received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[11].

Personal Life

A child of Major Downes was Rupert Downes[9].

Death and Burial

Major Downes died on +1923-10-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Brighton[4]. He is buried at Brighton Cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Major Downes born?

Born in Dedham[2], Major Downes…

Where did Major Downes die?

Major Downes passed away in Brighton[4].

What did Major Downes do for work?

Major Downes worked as military personnel[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Major Downes go to school?

Major Downes was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[10].

What awards did Major Downes receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The London Gazette 25477. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The London Gazette 23876. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The London Gazette 23876. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . The London Gazette 22329. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . The London Gazette 22329. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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