Edward Austen Knight

Brother of Jane Austen
Person human Q3048439
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Edward Austen Knight

Summary

Edward Austen Knight is a human[1]. Born in Deane[2], he… he was born on +1767-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Godmersham[4]. He died on +1852-11-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an official[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Deane[2], Edward Austen Knight…
  • Edward Austen Knight passed away in Godmersham[4].
  • Edward Austen Knight was born on +1767-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Austen Knight was born on +1768-10-07T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Edward Austen Knight died on +1852-11-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Austen Knight's father was George Austen[9].
  • Edward Austen Knight's mother was Cassandra Leigh[10].
  • Among Edward Austen Knight's spouses was Elizabeth Bridges[11].
  • A child of Edward Austen Knight was Fanny Knight[12].
  • A child of Edward Austen Knight was Edward Knight[13].
  • A child of Edward Austen Knight was George T. Knight[14].
  • A child of Edward Austen Knight was Henry Knight[15].
  • A child of Edward Austen Knight was William Knight[16].
  • A child of Edward Austen Knight was Elizabeth Austen[17].
  • Edward Austen Knight held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Edward Austen Knight held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Edward Austen Knight worked as an official[6].
  • Edward Austen Knight held the position of High Sheriff of Kent[20].
  • Edward Austen Knight's image is recorded as EdwardAusten.gif[21].
  • Edward Austen Knight is recorded as male[22].
  • Edward Austen Knight's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edward Austen Knight's Commons category is recorded as Edward Austen Knight[24].
  • Edward Austen Knight's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0nbpfdb[25].
  • Edward Austen Knight's family name is recorded as Austen[26].
  • Edward Austen Knight's family name is recorded as Knight[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Austen Knight's place of birth was Deane[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1767-00-00T00:00:00Z[3] and +1768-10-07T00:00:00Z[8]. His father was George Austen[9]. His mother was Cassandra Leigh[10].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Austen Knight worked as an official[6]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Kent[20].

Personal Life

Edward Austen Knight was married to Elizabeth Bridges[11]. Children include Fanny Knight[12], 1793–1882[28]; Edward Knight[13], a cricketer[29], 1794–1879[30], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[31]; George T. Knight[14], a cricketer[32], 1795–1867[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34]; Henry Knight[15], a cricketer[35], 1796–1843[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; William Knight[16], a cleric[38], 1798–1873[39]; and Elizabeth Austen[17], 1800–1884[40].

Death and Burial

Edward Austen Knight died on +1852-11-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Godmersham[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Austen Knight ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Austen Knight born?

Edward Austen Knight's place of birth was Deane[2].

Where did Edward Austen Knight die?

Edward Austen Knight died in Godmersham[4].

Who were Edward Austen Knight's parents?

Edward Austen Knight's father was George Austen[9]. Edward Austen Knight's mother was Cassandra Leigh[10].

Who was Edward Austen Knight married to?

Edward Austen Knight's spouses include Elizabeth Bridges[11].

What did Edward Austen Knight do for work?

Edward Austen Knight worked as official[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . The London Gazette 15366. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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