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Also known as Sir Rufane Shawe Donkin

British Army general (1773-1841)

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Rufane Shaw Donkin was a male politician and military personnel born in Exeter on 1 January 1773. He served in the British Army, attaining the rank of lieutenant-general, and held allegiance to the United Kingdom. His military service included participation in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. Donkin worked in London and was a citizen of the Kingdom of Great Britain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

He was a member of the Royal Society and the Royal Geographical Society, receiving the distinction of Fellow of both organizations. His candidacy in the 1832 and 1835 United Kingdom general elections is recorded. Donkin died in Southampton on 1 May 1841. He spoke English and is described by the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Place of birth
Exeter
Place of death
Southampton
Languages spoken
English language
Military branch
British Army
Military rank
lieutenant-general
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Work location
London
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date of death
1841-01-01
date of birth
1773-01-01
allegiance
United Kingdom
name in native language
Rufane Shaw Donkin
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