William Bankes
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William Bankes may refer to:
- William John BankesWilliam John BankesWilliam John Bankes , the second, but first surviving son of Henry Bankes, was a notable explorer, Egyptologist and adventurer. He was a member of the Bankes family of Dorset and he had Sir Charles Barry recase Kingston Lacy in stone as it is today...
(1786–1855), egyptologist - William George Hawtry BankesWilliam George Hawtry BankesWilliam George Hawtry Bankes VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.He was 21 years old, and a Cornet in the 7th Hussars , British Army during the Indian...
(1836–1858), Victoria Cross recipient - William Banks (showman)William Banks (showman)William Banks , was a Scottish famous showman, who lived in England.Banks, to whose ‘dancing horse’ allusion is made by all the best-known authors of his day, was a native of Scotland...
, the owner of the performing horse Marocco