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Rufane Shaw Donkin
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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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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Place of birth
- Exeter
- Place of death
- Southampton
- Occupation
- military personnel
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Conflict
- Napoleonic Wars
- Military branch
- British Army
- Military rank
- lieutenant-general
- Image
- Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin.PNG
- Work location
- London
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- date of death
- 1841-01-01
- member of
- Royal Geographical Society
- date of birth
- 1773-01-01
- described by source
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
- allegiance
- United Kingdom
- name in native language
- Rufane Shaw Donkin
- candidacy in election
- 1835 United Kingdom general election
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