Harry Rawson
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Summary
Harry Rawson was born on November 5, 1843[1], in Liverpool[2]. He died on November 3, 1910[3], in London[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (261 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Christopher Rawson, of Woolwich[8]
- Mother: Ellen Frances Wright[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Position held: Governor of New South Wales[11]
- Educated at: Marlborough College[12], Eastman's Royal Naval Academy[13]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[17]
- Commons category: Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson[18]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[19]
- Participated in conflict: Second Opium War[20], Benin Expedition of 1897[21]
- Family name: Rawson (surname)[22]
- Given name: Harry[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Has works in the collection: Australian National Maritime Museum[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
Why It Matters
Harry Rawson has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Harry Rawson born?
Harry Rawson was born in Liverpool[2].
Where did Harry Rawson die?
Harry Rawson passed away in London[4].
Who were Harry Rawson's parents?
Harry Rawson's father was Christopher Rawson, of Woolwich[8]. Harry Rawson's mother was Ellen Frances Wright[9].
What did Harry Rawson do for work?
Harry Rawson worked as a naval officer[5] and politician[6].
Where did Harry Rawson go to school?
Harry Rawson was educated at Marlborough College[12] and Eastman's Royal Naval Academy[13].
What awards did Harry Rawson receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[14] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].