Frank Knox

47th Secretary of the Navy of the United States (1874-1944)
Person human Q526220
Frank Knox
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Summary

Frank Knox was born on January 1, 1874[1], in Boston[2]. He died on April 28, 1944[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], newspaper proprietor[7], and minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,465 views/month, #7,073 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[10]
  • Spouse: Annie Reid Knox[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Position held: United States Secretary of the Navy[13]
  • Educated at: Alma College[14]
  • Member of: American Legion[15]
  • Religion or worldview: Congregational churches[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Member of political party: Republican Party[18]
  • Commons category: Frank Knox[19]
  • Military, police or special rank: major[20]
  • Cause of death: myocardial infarction[21]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[22]
  • Family name: Knox[23]
  • Given name: Frank[24]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Frank Knox[25]
  • Commons gallery: Frank Knox[26]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[29]
  • Writing language: English[30]
  • P14536: 393522[31]

Why It Matters

Frank Knox has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Frank Knox born?

Frank Knox's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Frank Knox die?

Frank Knox passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who was Frank Knox married to?

Frank Knox's spouses include Annie Reid Knox[11].

What did Frank Knox do for work?

Frank Knox worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], newspaper proprietor[7], and minister[8].

Where did Frank Knox go to school?

Frank Knox was educated at Alma College[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank → major
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    On focus list of wikimedia project → Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials
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