George Knight-Bruce

Anglican bishop
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George Knight-Bruce

Summary

George Knight-Bruce is a human[1]. Born in Devon[2], he… he was born on +1853-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Bovey Tracey[4]. He died on +1896-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6].

Key Facts

  • George Knight-Bruce's place of birth was Devon[2].
  • George Knight-Bruce passed away in Bovey Tracey[4].
  • George Knight-Bruce was born on +1853-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George Knight-Bruce was born on +1852-05-23T00:00:00Z[7].
  • George Knight-Bruce died on +1896-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • George Knight-Bruce's father was Lewis Bruce Knight-Bruce[8].
  • George Knight-Bruce's mother was Caroline Margaret Eliza Newte[9].
  • George Knight-Bruce was married to Louisa Torr[10].
  • A child of George Knight-Bruce was Caroline Ethelfloed Knight-Bruce[11].
  • A child of George Knight-Bruce was Enid Frances Lillian Knight-Bruce[12].
  • A child of George Knight-Bruce was Menefrida Ruth Knight-Bruce[13].
  • A child of George Knight-Bruce was John Horace Wyndham Knight-Bruce[14].
  • A child of George Knight-Bruce was Gordon Kennet Knight-Bruce[15].
  • George Knight-Bruce held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • George Knight-Bruce worked as an Anglican priest[6].
  • George Knight-Bruce held the position of Bishop of Harare and Mashonaland[17].
  • George Knight-Bruce's education included a stint at Eton College[18].
  • George Knight-Bruce was educated at Merton College[19].
  • George Knight-Bruce's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20].
  • George Knight-Bruce is recorded as male[21].
  • George Knight-Bruce's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • George Knight-Bruce's Commons category is recorded as George Knight-Bruce[23].
  • George Knight-Bruce's given name is recorded as George[24].
  • George Knight-Bruce's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[25].
  • George Knight-Bruce's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[26].

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Origins and Family

George Knight-Bruce's place of birth was Devon[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1853-01-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1852-05-23T00:00:00Z[7]. His father was Lewis Bruce Knight-Bruce[8]. His mother was Caroline Margaret Eliza Newte[9].

Education

Educated at Eton College[18], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1440[29] and Merton College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1264[32], headquartered in Oxford[33].

Career and Affiliations

George Knight-Bruce worked as an Anglican priest[6]. He held the position of Bishop of Harare and Mashonaland[17].

Personal Life

George Knight-Bruce was married to Louisa Torr[10]. Children include Caroline Ethelfloed Knight-Bruce[11]; Enid Frances Lillian Knight-Bruce[12]; Menefrida Ruth Knight-Bruce[13]; John Horace Wyndham Knight-Bruce[14], 1885–1951[34]; and Gordon Kennet Knight-Bruce[15]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20].

Death and Burial

George Knight-Bruce died on +1896-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Bovey Tracey[4].

FAQs

Where was George Knight-Bruce born?

George Knight-Bruce was born in Devon[2].

Where did George Knight-Bruce die?

George Knight-Bruce died in Bovey Tracey[4].

Who were George Knight-Bruce's parents?

George Knight-Bruce's father was Lewis Bruce Knight-Bruce[8]. George Knight-Bruce's mother was Caroline Margaret Eliza Newte[9].

Who was George Knight-Bruce married to?

George Knight-Bruce's spouses include Louisa Torr[10].

What did George Knight-Bruce do for work?

George Knight-Bruce worked as Anglican priest[6].

Where did George Knight-Bruce go to school?

George Knight-Bruce was educated at Eton College[18] and Merton College[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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