Francis Knollys

English politician and admiral; (1553-1648)
Person human Q5481638
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Francis Knollys

Summary

Francis Knollys is a human[1]. He was born on August 14, 1553[2]. He died on January 1, 1648[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Francis Knollys was born on August 14, 1553[2].
  • Francis Knollys died on January 1, 1648[3].
  • Burial took place at St Laurence's Church, Reading[6].
  • Francis Knollys's father was Francis Knollys[7].
  • Francis Knollys's mother was Catherine Carey[8].
  • Francis Knollys was married to Lettice Barrett[9].
  • A child of Francis Knollys was Francis Knollys[10].
  • A child of Francis Knollys was Letitia Knollys[11].
  • Francis Knollys held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • Francis Knollys worked as a politician[4].
  • Francis Knollys held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • Francis Knollys held the position of Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[14].
  • Francis Knollys held the position of Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[15].
  • Francis Knollys held the position of Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[16].
  • Francis Knollys held the position of Member of the 1589 Parliament[17].
  • Francis Knollys held the position of Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[18].
  • Francis Knollys's education included a stint at Magdalen College[19].
  • Francis Knollys was a member of Short Parliament[20].
  • Francis Knollys was a member of Useless Parliament[21].
  • Francis Knollys is recorded as male[22].
  • Francis Knollys's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Francis Knollys's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[24].
  • Francis Knollys's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[25].
  • Francis Knollys's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[26].
  • Francis Knollys's family name is recorded as Knollys[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Knollys was born on August 14, 1553[2]. His father was he[7]. His mother was Catherine Carey[8].

Education

Francis Knollys's education included a stint at Magdalen College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Francis Knollys worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[14], Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[15], Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[16], Member of the 1589 Parliament[17], and Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[18].

Personal Life

Among Francis Knollys's spouses was Lettice Barrett[9]. Children include he[10], a politician[28], 1592–1643[29], of Kingdom of England[30] and Letitia Knollys[11].

Death and Burial

Francis Knollys died on January 1, 1648[3]. Burial took place at St Laurence's Church, Reading[6].

Why It Matters

Francis Knollys ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Francis Knollys's parents?

Francis Knollys's father was Francis Knollys[7]. Francis Knollys's mother was Catherine Carey[8].

Who was Francis Knollys married to?

Francis Knollys's spouses include Lettice Barrett[9].

What did Francis Knollys do for work?

Francis Knollys worked as politician[4].

Where did Francis Knollys go to school?

Francis Knollys was educated at Magdalen College[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Francis Knollys, Letitia Knollys
    Honorific prefix Sir
    Geni.com profile id 5285261182300027754
    Occupation politician
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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