Richard Haking

British general in the First World War
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Richard Haking

Summary

Richard Haking is a human[1]. Born in Halifax[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1862[3]. He passed away in Chippenham[4]. He died on June 9, 1945[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Halifax[2], Richard Haking…
  • Richard Haking passed away in Chippenham[4].
  • Richard Haking was born on January 24, 1862[3].
  • Richard Haking died on June 9, 1945[5].
  • Richard Haking held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Richard Haking worked as a military officer[6].
  • Richard Haking held the position of High Commissioner of the League of Nations in the Free City of Danzig[9].
  • Richard Haking held the position of Colonel of the Royal Hampshire Regiment[10].
  • Richard Haking was educated at Staff College, Camberley[11].
  • Richard Haking received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Richard Haking received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13].
  • Richard Haking received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[14].
  • Richard Haking is recorded as male[15].
  • Richard Haking's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Richard Haking's military branch is recorded as British Army[17].
  • Richard Haking's Commons category is recorded as Richard Haking[18].
  • Richard Haking's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[19].
  • Richard Haking's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[20].
  • Richard Haking was part of the conflict Third Anglo-Burmese War[21].
  • Richard Haking was part of the conflict Second Boer War[22].
  • Richard Haking was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Richard Haking's family name is recorded as Haking[24].
  • Richard Haking's given name is recorded as Richard[25].
  • Richard Haking's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Richard Haking's end of work period is recorded as 1927[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Haking was born in Halifax[2]. He was born on January 24, 1862[3].

Education

Richard Haking's education included a stint at Staff College, Camberley[11].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Haking's professions included military officer[6]. Positions held include High Commissioner of the League of Nations in the Free City of Danzig[9], a position[28], in Free City of Danzig[29] and Colonel of the Royal Hampshire Regiment[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1815[34]; and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[14], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Death and Burial

Richard Haking died on June 9, 1945[5]. He passed away in Chippenham[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Haking ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Richard Haking born?

Born in Halifax[2], Richard Haking…

Where did Richard Haking die?

Richard Haking passed away in Chippenham[4].

What did Richard Haking do for work?

Richard Haking worked as military officer[6].

Where did Richard Haking go to school?

Richard Haking was educated at Staff College, Camberley[11].

What awards did Richard Haking receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[12], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer
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  2. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Chippenham
    Award received
    Instance of human
    Award received Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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