Family and Education
b. 1773, 1st s. of Gen. Robert Donkin, of Northumb., and Mary, da. of Rev. Emanuel Collins. educ. Westminster sch. m. (1) Elizabeth (d. 21 Aug. 1818), da. of Dr. Markham, of York, 1s.; (2) 5 May 1832, Anne Maria Elliot, da. of 1st earl of Minto, s.p. KCB 14 Oct. 1818; GCH 1824. suc. fa. 1821. d. 1 May 1841.
Offices Held
Ensign 44 Ft. 1778; lt. 1779; capt. 1793; maj. 1795; col. 1808; maj.-gen. 1811; lt.-gen. 1821; col. 80 Ft. 1825; col. 11 Ft. 1837; gen. 1838.
Surveyor-gen. of ordnance 1835 – 41
Gov. Cape Colony 1820 – 21
FRS; Fell. Royal Geographical Society
Parlimentarian
Main residence: 33 Park Street, Grosvenor Square, London, Mdx.
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Commons 1832-1868
Will
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Oxford 1644
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