William Howe de Lancey

British Army officer
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William Howe de Lancey

Summary

William Howe de Lancey is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on January 1, 1778[3]. He passed away in Mont-Saint-Jean[4]. He died on June 26, 1815[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Howe de Lancey was born in New York City[2].
  • William Howe de Lancey passed away in Mont-Saint-Jean[4].
  • William Howe de Lancey was born on January 1, 1778[3].
  • William Howe de Lancey died on June 26, 1815[5].
  • William Howe de Lancey died on June 18, 1815[8].
  • William Howe de Lancey is buried at Brussels Cemetery[9].
  • William Howe de Lancey's father was Stephen Delancey[10].
  • William Howe de Lancey was married to Magdalen Hall[11].
  • William Howe de Lancey was married to Magdalen Hall[12].
  • William Howe de Lancey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • William Howe de Lancey held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • William Howe de Lancey's professions included military personnel[6].
  • William Howe de Lancey's education included a stint at Harrow School[15].
  • William Howe de Lancey's education included a stint at Beverley Grammar School[16].
  • William Howe de Lancey received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • William Howe de Lancey is recorded as male[18].
  • William Howe de Lancey's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Howe de Lancey's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • William Howe de Lancey's Commons category is recorded as William Howe De Lancey[21].
  • William Howe de Lancey's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[22].
  • William Howe de Lancey's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • William Howe de Lancey was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[24].
  • William Howe de Lancey's family name is recorded as de Lancey[25].
  • William Howe de Lancey's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Howe de Lancey's given name is recorded as Howe[27].

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Origins and Family

William Howe de Lancey was born in New York City[2]. He was born on January 1, 1778[3]. His father was Stephen Delancey[10].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[15], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and Beverley Grammar School[16], a secondary school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 2011[33].

Career and Affiliations

William Howe de Lancey's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

William Howe de Lancey received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Magdalen Hall[11], 1793–1822[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 26, 1815[5] and June 18, 1815[8]. William Howe de Lancey died in Mont-Saint-Jean[4]. Burial took place at Brussels Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Howe de Lancey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Howe de Lancey born?

William Howe de Lancey's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did William Howe de Lancey die?

William Howe de Lancey died in Mont-Saint-Jean[4].

Who were William Howe de Lancey's parents?

William Howe de Lancey's father was Stephen Delancey[10].

Who was William Howe de Lancey married to?

William Howe de Lancey's spouses include Magdalen Hall[11] and Magdalen Hall[12].

What did William Howe de Lancey do for work?

William Howe de Lancey worked as military personnel[6].

Where did William Howe de Lancey go to school?

William Howe de Lancey was educated at Harrow School[15] and Beverley Grammar School[16].

What awards did William Howe de Lancey receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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