Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill

British Army general (1772-1842)
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Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill

Summary

Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill is a human[1]. He was born in Shropshire[2]. He was born on August 11, 1772[3]. He died in Shrewsbury[4]. He died on December 10, 1842[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's place of birth was Shropshire[2].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill died in Shrewsbury[4].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill was born on August 11, 1772[3].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill died on December 10, 1842[5].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's father was Sir John Hill, 3rd Baronet[9].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's mother was Mary Chambré[10].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's professions included politician[6].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill was educated at The King's School, Chester[14].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill received the Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Welfs[16].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[17].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill received the Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[18].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill received the Order of St. George, 2nd class[19].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword[20].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill is recorded as male[21].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's noble title is recorded as Viscount Hill[23].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's noble title is recorded as Baron Hill[24].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's noble title is recorded as Baron Hill[25].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's Commons category is recorded as Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill[27].

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Origins and Family

Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's place of birth was Shropshire[2]. He was born on August 11, 1772[3]. His father was Sir John Hill, 3rd Baronet[9]. His mother was Mary Chambré[10].

Education

Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill was educated at The King's School, Chester[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1812[30] and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35]; Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Welfs[16]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[17], a grade of an order[36], in Netherlands[37]; Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[18], a grade of an order[38], in Habsburg monarchy[39]; Order of St. George, 2nd class[19], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword[20], a grade of an order[42], in Portugal[43].

Death and Burial

Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill died on December 10, 1842[5]. He died in Shrewsbury[4].

Why It Matters

Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill born?

Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's place of birth was Shropshire[2].

Where did Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill die?

Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill died in Shrewsbury[4].

Who were Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's parents?

Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's father was Sir John Hill, 3rd Baronet[9]. Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill's mother was Mary Chambré[10].

What did Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill do for work?

Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill go to school?

Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill was educated at The King's School, Chester[14].

What awards did Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15], Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Welfs[16], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[17], and Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[18].

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  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Rowland
    Depicted by General Rowland Hill (1772–1842), 1st Viscount Hill, GCB, GCH, Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill (1772–1842), General, General Rowland (1772–1842), Lord Hill
    Family name Hill
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