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Percy Dowse

New Zealand mayor (1898–1970)
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Summary

Percy Dowse was born on December 4, 1898[1], in Wigan[2]. He died on December 9, 1970[3], in Lower Hutt[4]. He worked as a politician[5].

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Mary Dowse[6]
  • Country of citizenship: New Zealand[7]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Member of political party: New Zealand Labour Party[10]
  • Commons category: Percy Dowse[11]
  • Family name: Dowse[12]
  • Given name: Percy[13]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New Zealand/politics[14]

FAQs

Where was Percy Dowse born?

Percy Dowse was born in Wigan[2].

Where did Percy Dowse die?

Percy Dowse died in Lower Hutt[4].

Who was Percy Dowse married to?

Percy Dowse's spouses include Mary Dowse[6].

What did Percy Dowse do for work?

Percy Dowse worked as a politician[5].

What awards did Percy Dowse receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . hedendaagsesieraden.nl. hedendaagsesieraden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · DrThneed · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +1970-12-09T00:00:00Z
    Sex or gender → male
    Award received → Commander of the Order of the British Empire
    Country of citizenship → New Zealand
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