Edward Knollys

Summary

Edward Knollys is a human^[1]. His place of birth was St James's Palace^[2]. He was born on +1895-01-16T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in Bryanston Square^[4]. He died on +1966-12-03T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a businessperson^[6], official^[7], diplomat^[8], and military officer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Edward Knollys's place of birth was St James's Palace^[2].
• Edward Knollys passed away in Bryanston Square^[4].
• Edward Knollys was born on +1895-01-16T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Edward Knollys was born on +1895-01-01T00:00:00Z^[11].
• Edward Knollys died on +1966-12-03T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Edward Knollys died on +1966-01-01T00:00:00Z^[12].
• Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery^[13].
• Edward Knollys's father was Francis Knollys, 1st Viscount Knollys^[14].
• Edward Knollys's mother was Arden Mary Tyrwhitt^[15].
• Among Edward Knollys's spouses was Margaret Mary Josephine Coats^[16].
• A child of Edward Knollys was Ardyne Mary Knollys^[17].
• A child of Edward Knollys was David Knollys^[18].
• Edward Knollys held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[19].
• Edward Knollys held citizenship in United Kingdom^[20].
• Edward Knollys worked as a businessperson^[6].
• Edward Knollys worked as an official^[7].
• Edward Knollys worked as a diplomat^[8].
• Edward Knollys's professions included military officer^[9].
• Edward Knollys held the position of Governor of Bermuda^[21].
• Among Edward Knollys's employers was Barclays^[22].
• Among Edward Knollys's employers was British Overseas Airways Corporation^[23].
• Edward Knollys was employed by Vickers Limited^[24].
• Edward Knollys was employed by English Steel Corporation^[25].
• Edward Knollys's education included a stint at Harrow School^[26].
• Edward Knollys's education included a stint at New College^[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Knollys was born in St James's Palace^[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1895-01-16T00:00:00Z^[3] and +1895-01-01T00:00:00Z^[11]. His father was Francis Knollys, 1st Viscount Knollys^[14]. His mother was Arden Mary Tyrwhitt^[15].

Education

Educated at Harrow School^[26], a public school^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1572^[30] and New College^[27], a college of the University of Oxford^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1379^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson^[6], official^[7], diplomat^[8], and military officer^[9]. Employers include Barclays^[22], a universal bank^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1690^[36], headquartered in One Churchill Place^[37]; British Overseas Airways Corporation^[23], an airline^[38], in United Kingdom^[39], founded in 1939^[40], headquartered in London^[41]; Vickers Limited^[24], an enterprise^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1828^[44], headquartered in London^[45]; and English Steel Corporation^[25], a business^[46], in United Kingdom^[47], headquartered in Sheffield^[48]. Edward Knollys held the position of Governor of Bermuda^[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George^[49], a grade of an order^[50], in United Kingdom^[51]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts^[52], a fellowship award^[53], in United Kingdom^[54]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[55], a grade of an order^[56], in United Kingdom^[57]; Distinguished Flying Cross^[58], a cross^[59], in United Kingdom^[60], founded in 1918^[61]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[62], a courage award^[63], in France^[64], founded in 1915^[65]; and Member of the Order of the British Empire^[66], an award^[67], in United Kingdom^[68].

Personal Life

Edward Knollys was married to Margaret Mary Josephine Coats^[16]. Children include Ardyne Mary Knollys^[17] and David Knollys^[18], a politician^[69], 1931–2023^[70], of United Kingdom^[71].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1966-12-03T00:00:00Z^[5] and +1966-01-01T00:00:00Z^[12]. Edward Knollys died in Bryanston Square^[4]. Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery^[13].

Why It Matters

Edward Knollys ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[10]

FAQs

Where was Edward Knollys born?

Edward Knollys's place of birth was St James's Palace^[2].

Where did Edward Knollys die?

Edward Knollys died in Bryanston Square^[4].

Who were Edward Knollys's parents?

Edward Knollys's father was Francis Knollys, 1st Viscount Knollys^[14]. Edward Knollys's mother was Arden Mary Tyrwhitt^[15].

Who was Edward Knollys married to?

Edward Knollys's spouses include Margaret Mary Josephine Coats^[16].

What did Edward Knollys do for work?

Edward Knollys worked as businessperson^[6], official^[7], diplomat^[8], and military officer^[9].

Where did Edward Knollys go to school?

Edward Knollys was educated at Harrow School^[26] and New College^[27].

What awards did Edward Knollys receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George^[49], Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts^[52], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[55], and Distinguished Flying Cross^[58].