Background
DOWNE, Hugh Richard Dawnay was born on July 20, 1844 in London. Son of 7th Viscount and daughter of Bishop of Bath and Wells (Bagot). Succeeded father 1857.
DOWNE, Hugh Richard Dawnay was born on July 20, 1844 in London. Son of 7th Viscount and daughter of Bishop of Bath and Wells (Bagot). Succeeded father 1857.
Eton; Christ Church, Oxford. Master of Arts.
Cornet and sub-Lieutenant, 2nd Life Guards, 1865. Lieutenant, J1869; Captain, 1873. Majoi, 1879; Lieutenant-Colonel 10th Royal Hussars, 1886.
Commanded 10th R.H. 1887-1892. Served in Zulu War, 1879. Aide-de-camp to His (or Her) Royal Highness Duke of Connaught, Commander Meerut Div. 1883-1885.
Aide-de-camp to His (or Her) Royal Highness Duke of Cambridge, 1892-1895. Colonel Commander Cavalry Brigade at the Curragh, 1897-1899. Served South Africa, 1899-1900 (despatches twice), and 1901-1902.
Special Envoy to Shah of Persia, 1903. Brigade-General 1901. Retired; Officer of the Legion of Honour. MajorGeneral Sir Hugh Richard Dawnay, C. B. 1900; Baronet 1642; Baron Dawnay of Dan by (United Kingdom), cartulary-register 1897; late Steward of Jockey Club.
Clubs: Carlton, United Service, Turf.
Spouse 1869, Lady Cecilia Maria Charlotte Molyneux, V.A. (d. 1910),daughter of 3rd Earl of Sefton. Heir: Honourable John Dawnay.