Peter Dawnay

Royal Navy vice admiral (1904-1989)
Person human Q75253212
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Peter Dawnay

Summary

Peter Dawnay is a human[1]. He was born on August 14, 1904[2]. He died on July 1, 1989[3].

Key Facts

  • Peter Dawnay was born on August 14, 1904[2].
  • Peter Dawnay died on July 1, 1989[3].
  • Peter Dawnay's father was Hugh Dawnay[4].
  • Peter Dawnay's mother was Lady Susan Beresford[5].
  • Peter Dawnay was married to Angela Dawnay[6].
  • A child of Peter Dawnay was Charles John Dawnay[7].
  • A child of Peter Dawnay was unnamed Dawnay[8].
  • A child of Peter Dawnay was Moyra Jane Dawnay[9].
  • Peter Dawnay held the position of High Sheriff of Hampshire[10].
  • Peter Dawnay received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[11].
  • Peter Dawnay received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[12].
  • Peter Dawnay received the Distinguished Service Order[13].
  • Peter Dawnay is recorded as male[14].
  • Peter Dawnay's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Peter Dawnay's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[16].
  • Peter Dawnay's residence is recorded as Medstead[17].
  • Peter Dawnay's family name is recorded as Dawnay[18].
  • Peter Dawnay's given name is recorded as Peter[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Dawnay was born on August 14, 1904[2]. His father was Hugh Dawnay[4]. His mother was Lady Susan Beresford[5].

Career and Affiliations

Peter Dawnay held the position of High Sheriff of Hampshire[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[11], a knighthood[20], in United Kingdom[21]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[12], a grade of an order[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1815[24]; and Distinguished Service Order[13], a military decoration[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1886[27].

Personal Life

Among Peter Dawnay's spouses was Angela Dawnay[6]. Children include Charles John Dawnay[7], b. 1938[28], of United Kingdom[29]; unnamed Dawnay[8], 1940–1940[30]; and Moyra Jane Dawnay[9], b. 1946[31].

Death and Burial

Peter Dawnay died on July 1, 1989[3].

FAQs

Who were Peter Dawnay's parents?

Peter Dawnay's father was Hugh Dawnay[4]. Peter Dawnay's mother was Lady Susan Beresford[5].

Who was Peter Dawnay married to?

Peter Dawnay's spouses include Angela Dawnay[6].

What awards did Peter Dawnay receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[11], Companion of the Order of the Bath[12], and Distinguished Service Order[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . The London Gazette 45941. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . 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. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 11d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Charles John Dawnay, unnamed Dawnay, Moyra Jane Dawnay
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    Award received Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Companion of the Order of the Bath, Distinguished Service Order
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