George William Knox

American theologian and missionary to Japan (1853-1912)
Person human Q276723
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Summary

George William Knox is a human[1]. He was born in Rome[2]. He was born on 1853[3]. He died in Seoul[4]. He died on 1912[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and missionary[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rome[2].
  • George William Knox died in Seoul[4].
  • George William Knox was born on 1853[3].
  • George William Knox was born on August 11, 1853[9].
  • George William Knox died on 1912[5].
  • George William Knox died on August 25, 1912[10].
  • George William Knox is buried at Knoxboro-Augusta Cemetery[11].
  • George William Knox held citizenship in United States[12].
  • George William Knox worked as a theologian[6].
  • George William Knox's professions included missionary[7].
  • George William Knox was employed by Keio University[13].
  • George William Knox's education included a stint at Hamilton College[14].
  • George William Knox's education included a stint at Auburn Theological Seminary[15].
  • George William Knox received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[16].
  • George William Knox's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[17].
  • George William Knox is recorded as male[18].
  • George William Knox's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • George William Knox's Commons category is recorded as George William Knox[20].
  • George William Knox's family name is recorded as Knox[21].
  • George William Knox's given name is recorded as George[22].
  • George William Knox's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • George William Knox's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[24].
  • George William Knox's Commons Creator page is recorded as George William Knox[25].

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Origins and Family

George William Knox was born in Rome[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1853[3] and August 11, 1853[9].

Education

Educated at Hamilton College[14], a liberal arts college in the United States[26], in United States[27], founded in 1793[28] and Auburn Theological Seminary[15], a seminary[29], in United States[30], founded in 1821[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and missionary[7]. Among George William Knox's employers was Keio University[13].

Recognition

George William Knox received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[16].

Personal Life

George William Knox's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1912[5] and August 25, 1912[10]. George William Knox died in Seoul[4]. He is buried at Knoxboro-Augusta Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

George William Knox ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was George William Knox born?

George William Knox's place of birth was Rome[2].

Where did George William Knox die?

George William Knox died in Seoul[4].

What did George William Knox do for work?

George William Knox worked as theologian[6] and missionary[7].

Where did George William Knox go to school?

George William Knox was educated at Hamilton College[14] and Auburn Theological Seminary[15].

What awards did George William Knox receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography/Knox, John J.. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography/Knox, John J.. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Occupation → theologian, missionary
    Educated at → Hamilton College, Auburn Theological Seminary
    Sex or gender → male
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