William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe

British General in the American War of Independence (1729-1814)
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William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe

Summary

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on August 10, 1729[3]. He died in Plymouth[4]. He died on July 12, 1814[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,558 views/month, #6,714 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe was born in London[2].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe died in Plymouth[4].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe was born on August 10, 1729[3].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe died on July 12, 1814[5].
  • Burial took place at Twickenham[10].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's father was Emanuel Howe, 2nd Viscount Howe[11].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's mother was Charlotte Howe, Viscountess Howe[12].
  • Among William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's spouses was Frances Conolly[13].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe worked as a politician[6].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's professions included military personnel[7].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's professions included military officer[8].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[18].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's education included a stint at Eton College[19].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe received the Order of the Bath[20].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe is recorded as male[21].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's noble title is recorded as Viscount Howe[23].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe was affiliated with the Whigs[24].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's military branch is recorded as British Army[25].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's Commons category is recorded as William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe[26].
  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[27].

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Origins and Family

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe was born in London[2]. He was born on August 10, 1729[3]. His father was Emanuel Howe, 2nd Viscount Howe[11]. His mother was Charlotte Howe, Viscountess Howe[12].

Education

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe was educated at Eton College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[16], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[17], and member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[18].

Recognition

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe received the Order of the Bath[20].

Personal Life

Among William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's spouses was Frances Conolly[13]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[24].

Death and Burial

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe died on July 12, 1814[5]. He passed away in Plymouth[4]. He is buried at Twickenham[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe include Howe Island[28], a river island[29], in Canada[30].

Why It Matters

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,558 views/month, #6,714 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Howe Island[28], a river island[29], in Canada[30].

FAQs

Where was William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe born?

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe was born in London[2].

Where did William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe die?

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe died in Plymouth[4].

Who were William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's parents?

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's father was Emanuel Howe, 2nd Viscount Howe[11]. William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's mother was Charlotte Howe, Viscountess Howe[12].

Who was William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe married to?

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe's spouses include Frances Conolly[13].

What did William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe do for work?

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8].

Where did William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe go to school?

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe was educated at Eton College[19].

What awards did William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe receive?

Honors received include Order of the Bath[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant general
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  3. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation politician, military personnel, military officer
    Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
    Position held member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain +1
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