Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet

British politician (1810-1895)
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Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet
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Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. He was born in Chadlington[2]. He was born on April 5, 1810[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 5, 1895[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], politician[9], and army officer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet was born in Chadlington[2].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet passed away in London[4].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet was born on April 5, 1810[3].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet died on March 5, 1895[5].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet is buried at Brookwood Cemetery[12].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet's father was Abram Tyzack Rawlinson[13].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet's mother was Eliza Eudocia Albinia Creswicke[14].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet was married to Louisa Caroline Harcourt Seymour[15].
  • A child of Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet was Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baron Rawlinson[16].
  • A child of Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet was Sir Alfred Rawlinson, 3rd Baronet[17].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet worked as a linguist[6].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet worked as an anthropologist[8].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet's professions included politician[9].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet worked as an army officer[10].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet worked as a diplomat[19].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet's field of work was archaeology[20].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Persia[23].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the Council of India[24].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[25].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[26].
  • Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet was employed by Foreign Office[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chadlington[2], Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet… he was born on April 5, 1810[3]. His father was Abram Tyzack Rawlinson[13]. His mother was Eliza Eudocia Albinia Creswicke[14].

Education

Educated at Middlesex University[28], a university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1973[31] and Great Ealing School[32], a school[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], politician[9], army officer[10], and diplomat[19]. Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet's field of work was archaeology[20]. Employers include Foreign Office[27], a department of the United Kingdom Government[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1782[37] and East India Company[38], a business[39], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40], founded in 1600[41], headquartered in London[42]. Positions held include member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1865[45]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1857[48]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Persia[23]; member of the Council of India[24]; and President of the Royal Geographical Society[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[49], a fellowship award[50], in United Kingdom[51]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[52], a grade of an order[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1815[55]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[56], a civil decoration[57], in Prussia[58], founded in 1842[59]; and Founder’s Medal[60], a science award[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1831[63].

Personal Life

Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet was married to Louisa Caroline Harcourt Seymour[15]. Children include Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baron Rawlinson[16], a polo player[64], 1864–1925[65], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[66], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[67] and Sir Alfred Rawlinson, 3rd Baronet[17], a polo player[68], 1867–1934[69], of United Kingdom[70], awarded the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George[71]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[72].

Death and Burial

Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet died on March 5, 1895[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was influenza[73]. Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet was born in Chadlington[2].

Where did Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet died in London[4].

Who were Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet's father was Abram Tyzack Rawlinson[13]. Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet's mother was Eliza Eudocia Albinia Creswicke[14].

Who was Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet's spouses include Louisa Caroline Harcourt Seymour[15].

What did Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet worked as linguist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], politician[9], and army officer[10].

Where did Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet go to school?

Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet was educated at Middlesex University[28] and Great Ealing School[32].

What awards did Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[49], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[52], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[56], and Founder’s Medal[60].

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