Rufane Shaw Donkin

British Army general (1773-1841)
Person human Q1800501
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Rufane Shaw Donkin

Summary

Rufane Shaw Donkin is a human[1]. He was born in Exeter[2]. He was born on +1773-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Southampton[4]. He died on +1841-05-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Exeter[2], Rufane Shaw Donkin…
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin died in Southampton[4].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin was born on +1773-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin died on +1841-05-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin died on +1841-01-01T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin was married to Elizabeth Frances Markham[10].
  • Among Rufane Shaw Donkin's spouses was Lady Anna Maria Elliot[11].
  • A child of Rufane Shaw Donkin was George David Donkin[12].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin worked as a politician[6].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin was a member of Royal Geographical Society[22].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin's image is recorded as Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin.PNG[23].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin is recorded as male[24].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin's ISNI is recorded as 0000000030405675[26].
  • Rufane Shaw Donkin's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 15117246[27].

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Origins and Family

Rufane Shaw Donkin's place of birth was Exeter[2]. He was born on +1773-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1837[30]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1835[33]; and member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1832[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1815[41]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20], a fellowship award[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Frances Markham[10] and Lady Anna Maria Elliot[11], 1785–1855[44]. A child of Rufane Shaw Donkin was George David Donkin[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1841-05-01T00:00:00Z[5] and +1841-01-01T00:00:00Z[9]. Rufane Shaw Donkin passed away in Southampton[4].

Why It Matters

Rufane Shaw Donkin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Rufane Shaw Donkin born?

Rufane Shaw Donkin's place of birth was Exeter[2].

Where did Rufane Shaw Donkin die?

Rufane Shaw Donkin passed away in Southampton[4].

Who was Rufane Shaw Donkin married to?

Rufane Shaw Donkin's spouses include Elizabeth Frances Markham[10] and Lady Anna Maria Elliot[11].

What did Rufane Shaw Donkin do for work?

Rufane Shaw Donkin worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Rufane Shaw Donkin receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20].

References

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  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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