Richard MacDonnell

former Governor of the Gambia, South Australia, Nova Scotia, and Hong Kong (1814-1881)
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Richard MacDonnell

Summary

Richard MacDonnell is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on September 3, 1814[3]. He died in Hyères[4]. He died on February 5, 1881[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], Richard MacDonnell…
  • Richard MacDonnell passed away in Hyères[4].
  • Richard MacDonnell was born on September 3, 1814[3].
  • Richard MacDonnell died on February 5, 1881[5].
  • Richard MacDonnell is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].
  • Richard MacDonnell's father was Richard MacDonnell[11].
  • Richard MacDonnell's mother was Jane Graves[12].
  • Among Richard MacDonnell's spouses was Blanche Ann Skurray[13].
  • Richard MacDonnell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Richard MacDonnell's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard MacDonnell's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Richard MacDonnell worked as a judge[8].
  • Richard MacDonnell held the position of Governor of South Australia[15].
  • Richard MacDonnell held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia[16].
  • Richard MacDonnell held the position of Governor of Hong Kong[17].
  • Richard MacDonnell held the position of Governor of the Gambia[18].
  • Richard MacDonnell's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[19].
  • Richard MacDonnell received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Richard MacDonnell received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Richard MacDonnell is recorded as male[22].
  • Richard MacDonnell's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Richard MacDonnell's Commons category is recorded as Richard Graves MacDonnell[24].
  • Richard MacDonnell's family name is recorded as Graves[25].
  • Richard MacDonnell's family name is recorded as MacDonnell[26].
  • Richard MacDonnell's given name is recorded as Richard[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard MacDonnell was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on September 3, 1814[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Jane Graves[12].

Education

Richard MacDonnell's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include Governor of South Australia[15], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1836[30]; Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia[16], a position[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1867[33]; Governor of Hong Kong[17], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1843[36]; and Governor of the Gambia[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Personal Life

Richard MacDonnell was married to Blanche Ann Skurray[13].

Death and Burial

Richard MacDonnell died on February 5, 1881[5]. He passed away in Hyères[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Richard MacDonnell include MacDonnell Ranges[42], a mountain range[43], in Australia[44]; MacDonnell Region[45], a local government area of the Northern Territory[46], in Australia[47], founded in 2008[48]; and MacDonnell Road[49], a thoroughfare[50], in People's Republic of China[51].

Why It Matters

Richard MacDonnell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include MacDonnell Ranges[42], a mountain range[43], in Australia[44]; MacDonnell Region[45], a local government area of the Northern Territory[46], in Australia[47], founded in 2008[48]; and MacDonnell Road[49], a thoroughfare[50], in People's Republic of China[51].

FAQs

Where was Richard MacDonnell born?

Richard MacDonnell was born in Dublin[2].

Where did Richard MacDonnell die?

Richard MacDonnell passed away in Hyères[4].

Who were Richard MacDonnell's parents?

Richard MacDonnell's father was Richard MacDonnell[11]. Richard MacDonnell's mother was Jane Graves[12].

Who was Richard MacDonnell married to?

Richard MacDonnell's spouses include Blanche Ann Skurray[13].

What did Richard MacDonnell do for work?

Richard MacDonnell worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Richard MacDonnell go to school?

Richard MacDonnell was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[19].

What awards did Richard MacDonnell receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[20] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

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  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Richard
    Spouse Blanche Ann Skurray
    Family name Graves, MacDonnell
    Sibling Arthur Robert MacDonnell
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