Edward Knox

Danish-born politician, sugar refiner and banker in New South Wales, Australia (1819–1901)
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Edward Knox

Summary

Edward Knox is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsingør[2]. He was born on +1819-06-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Woollahra[4]. He died on +1901-01-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], banker[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Helsingør[2], Edward Knox…
  • Edward Knox died in Woollahra[4].
  • Edward Knox was born on +1819-06-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Knox died on +1901-01-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Knox is buried at Waverley Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Edward Knox was Edward William Knox[11].
  • A child of Edward Knox was George Knox[12].
  • A child of Edward Knox was Adrian Knox[13].
  • A child of Edward Knox was Thomas Forster Knox[14].
  • Edward Knox held citizenship in Australia[15].
  • Edward Knox's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Knox worked as a banker[7].
  • Edward Knox worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Edward Knox held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[16].
  • Edward Knox held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[17].
  • Edward Knox received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Edward Knox's image is recorded as Sir Edward Knox.jpg[19].
  • Edward Knox is recorded as male[20].
  • Edward Knox's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edward Knox's Commons category is recorded as Edward Knox[22].
  • Edward Knox's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[23].
  • Edward Knox's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[24].
  • Edward Knox's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 174087217[25].
  • Edward Knox's family name is recorded as Knox[26].
  • Edward Knox's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Knox's place of birth was Helsingør[2]. He was born on +1819-06-06T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], banker[7], and businessperson[8]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[16].

Recognition

Edward Knox received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Personal Life

Children include Edward William Knox[11], a business magnate[28], 1847–1933[29], of Australia[30]; George Knox[12], a barrister[31], 1845–1888[32]; Adrian Knox[13], a judge[33], 1863–1932[34], of Australia[35], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[36]; and Thomas Forster Knox[14], a pastoralist[37], 1849–1919[38], of Australia[39].

Death and Burial

Edward Knox died on +1901-01-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Woollahra[4]. He is buried at Waverley Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Knox ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Edward Knox born?

Edward Knox's place of birth was Helsingør[2].

Where did Edward Knox die?

Edward Knox passed away in Woollahra[4].

What did Edward Knox do for work?

Edward Knox worked as politician[6], banker[7], and businessperson[8].

What awards did Edward Knox receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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