Edward Knowles

Royal Navy officer during the Seven Years' War, lost at sea.
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Edward Knowles

Summary

Edward Knowles is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1744[2]. He passed away in English Channel[3]. He died on December 28, 1761[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5].

Key Facts

  • Edward Knowles passed away in English Channel[3].
  • Edward Knowles was born on January 1, 1744[2].
  • Edward Knowles was born on January 1, 1742[6].
  • Edward Knowles died on December 28, 1761[4].
  • Edward Knowles's father was Sir Charles Knowles, 1st Baronet[7].
  • Edward Knowles's mother was Mary Alleyne[8].
  • Edward Knowles held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • Edward Knowles's professions included naval officer[5].
  • Edward Knowles was educated at Eton College[10].
  • Edward Knowles is recorded as male[11].
  • Edward Knowles's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Edward Knowles's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[13].
  • Edward Knowles's military, police or special rank is recorded as post-captain[14].
  • The cause of death was drowning[15].
  • Edward Knowles was part of the conflict Seven Years' War[16].
  • Edward Knowles was part of the conflict Siege of Louisbourg[17].
  • Edward Knowles was part of the conflict Battle of the Plains of Abraham[18].
  • Edward Knowles's family name is recorded as Knowles[19].
  • Edward Knowles's given name is recorded as Edward[20].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1744[2] and January 1, 1742[6]. Edward Knowles's father was Sir Charles Knowles, 1st Baronet[7]. His mother was Mary Alleyne[8].

Education

Edward Knowles was educated at Eton College[10].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Knowles worked as a naval officer[5].

Death and Burial

Edward Knowles died on December 28, 1761[4]. He died in English Channel[3]. The cause of death was drowning[15].

FAQs

Where did Edward Knowles die?

Edward Knowles passed away in English Channel[3].

Who were Edward Knowles's parents?

Edward Knowles's father was Sir Charles Knowles, 1st Baronet[7]. Edward Knowles's mother was Mary Alleyne[8].

What did Edward Knowles do for work?

Edward Knowles worked as naval officer[5].

Where did Edward Knowles go to school?

Edward Knowles was educated at Eton College[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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