Charles Davis Lucas
British military officer (1834–1914); first recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Summary
Charles Davis Lucas was born on February 19, 1834[1], in Scarva[2]. He died on August 7, 1914[3], in Great Culverden Park[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Poyntzpass[7]
- Place of burial: St Lawrence's Church, Mereworth[8]
- Father: David Lucas[9]
- Mother: Elizabeth Hill[10]
- Spouse: Frances Russell Hall[11]
- Child: Hilaire Caroline Byng Lucas[12], Frances Byng Lucas[13], Caroline Louisa Byng Lucas[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Award received: Victoria Cross[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[18]
- Commons category: Charles Davis Lucas[19]
- Military, police or special rank: rear admiral[20]
- Participated in conflict: Crimean War[21], Second Anglo-Burmese War[22]
- Family name: Lucas[23]
- Given name: Charles[24], Davis[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
Why It Matters
Charles Davis Lucas is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Charles Davis Lucas born?
Charles Davis Lucas was born in Scarva[2].
Where did Charles Davis Lucas die?
Charles Davis Lucas passed away in Great Culverden Park[4].
Who were Charles Davis Lucas's parents?
Charles Davis Lucas's father was David Lucas[9]. Charles Davis Lucas's mother was Elizabeth Hill[10].
Who was Charles Davis Lucas married to?
Charles Davis Lucas's spouses include Frances Russell Hall[11].
What did Charles Davis Lucas do for work?
Charles Davis Lucas worked as a naval officer[5].
What awards did Charles Davis Lucas receive?
Honors received include Victoria Cross[16].