Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe
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Summary
Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe was born on March 8, 1726[1], in London[2]. He died on August 5, 1799[3], in London[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5], politician[6], military officer[7], military commander[8], and sailor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,231 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 19, 1725[11]
- Father: Emanuel Howe, 2nd Viscount Howe[12]
- Mother: Charlotte Howe, Viscountess Howe[13]
- Spouse: Mary Hartop[14]
- Child: Sophia Charlotte Curzon, 2nd Baroness Howe[15], Q140818710[16], Louisa Catherine Howe[17]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[18]
- Occupation: admiral[19]
- Field of work: military affairs[20], navy[21]
- Position held: member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[22], member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[23], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[24], member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[25], member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[26], First Sea Lord[27], First Lord of the Admiralty[28]
- Educated at: Westminster School[29], Eton College[30]
- Award received: Order of the Garter[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Noble title: Earl Howe[33], Viscount Howe[34]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[35]
- Commons category: Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe[36]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[37], vice admiral[38], rear admiral[39], captain[40], Admiral of the Fleet[41]
- Archives at: New York Public Library Main Branch[42]
- Participated in conflict: Seven Years' War[43]
- Family name: Howe[44]
- Given name: Richard[45]
- Allegiance: Kingdom of Great Britain[46]
- Depicted by: Lord Howe on the Deck of the 'Queen Charlotte', 1 June 1794[47]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[48], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[49], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[50], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[51], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[52], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[53]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[54]
- Name in native language: Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe[55]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe include Lord Howe Island[56], an island[57], in Australia[58] and HMS Howe[59], a battleship[60].
Why It Matters
Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for him include Lord Howe Island[56], an island[57], in Australia[58] and HMS Howe[59], a battleship[60].
FAQs
Where was Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe born?
Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe was born in London[2].
Where did Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe die?
Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe passed away in London[4].
Who were Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe's parents?
Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe's father was Emanuel Howe, 2nd Viscount Howe[12]. Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe's mother was Charlotte Howe, Viscountess Howe[13].
Who was Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe married to?
Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe's spouses include Mary Hartop[14].
What did Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe do for work?
Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe worked as a naval officer[5], politician[6], military officer[7], military commander[8], and sailor[9].
Where did Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe go to school?
Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe was educated at Westminster School[29] and Eton College[30].
What awards did Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe receive?
Honors received include Order of the Garter[31].