Edward Hawkins

British numismatist (1780-1867)
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Summary

Edward Hawkins was born on May 5, 1780[1], in Macclesfield[2]. He died on May 22, 1867[3], in London[4]. He worked as a numismatist[5], banker[6], and archaeologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Child: Major Rohde Hawkins[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
  • Position held: President of the Royal Numismatic Society[11]
  • Notable work: Medallic illustrations of the history of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II[12]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[13], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14]
  • Member of: Royal Society[15], Society of Antiquaries of London[16], Chetham Society[17], Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family name: Hawkins[20]
  • Given name: Edward[21]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Writing language: English[24]

FAQs

Where was Edward Hawkins born?

Edward Hawkins's place of birth was Macclesfield[2].

Where did Edward Hawkins die?

Edward Hawkins passed away in London[4].

What did Edward Hawkins do for work?

Edward Hawkins worked as a numismatist[5], banker[6], and archaeologist[7].

What awards did Edward Hawkins receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14].

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  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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