Harry Knox

British Army general (1873-1971)
Person human Q15971243
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Harry Knox

Summary

Harry Knox is a human[1]. He was born on November 5, 1873[2]. He died on June 10, 1971[3]. He worked as a military leader[4].

Key Facts

  • Harry Knox was born on November 5, 1873[2].
  • Harry Knox died on June 10, 1971[3].
  • Harry Knox's father was Vesey Edmund Knox[5].
  • Harry Knox's mother was Margaret Garrett[6].
  • Harry Knox was married to Grace Una Storrs[7].
  • A child of Harry Knox was Una Sheila Colleen Knox[8].
  • Harry Knox held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Harry Knox held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Harry Knox's professions included military leader[4].
  • Harry Knox held the position of Lieutenant of the Tower of London[11].
  • Harry Knox received the Distinguished Service Order[12].
  • Harry Knox received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13].
  • Harry Knox received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • Harry Knox received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Harry Knox received the Officer of the Order of the Crown[16].
  • Harry Knox is recorded as male[17].
  • Harry Knox's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Harry Knox's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Harry Knox's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • Harry Knox's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[21].
  • Harry Knox's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[22].
  • Harry Knox's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Harry Knox was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Harry Knox's family name is recorded as Knox[25].
  • Harry Knox's given name is recorded as Harry[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Knox was born on November 5, 1873[2]. His father was Vesey Edmund Knox[5]. His mother was Margaret Garrett[6].

Career and Affiliations

Harry Knox worked as a military leader[4]. He held the position of Lieutenant of the Tower of London[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[12], a military decoration[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1886[29]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; and Officer of the Order of the Crown[16], a grade of an order[38], in Belgium[39].

Personal Life

Harry Knox was married to Grace Una Storrs[7]. A child of him was Una Sheila Colleen Knox[8].

Death and Burial

Harry Knox died on June 10, 1971[3].

FAQs

Who were Harry Knox's parents?

Harry Knox's father was Vesey Edmund Knox[5]. Harry Knox's mother was Margaret Garrett[6].

Who was Harry Knox married to?

Harry Knox's spouses include Grace Una Storrs[7].

What did Harry Knox do for work?

Harry Knox worked as military leader[4].

What awards did Harry Knox receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[12], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13], Companion of the Order of the Bath[14], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The London Gazette 33980. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Knox, Brig.-Gen. Harry Hugh Sidney. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The London Gazette 34119. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Knox, Brig.-Gen. Harry Hugh Sidney. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Edinburgh Gazette. Retrieved . thegazette.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The London Gazette 32218. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . The Edinburgh Gazette. Retrieved . thegazette.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . The Edinburgh Gazette. Retrieved . thegazette.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . The London Gazette 34119. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 3d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Una Sheila Colleen Knox
    Father Vesey Edmund Knox
    National portrait gallery (london) person id mp76809
    Instance of human
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