Henry Knox

Summary

Henry Knox is a human^[1]. Born in Boston^[2], he… he was born on July 25, 1750^[3]. He died in Augusta^[4]. He died on October 25, 1806^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,362 views/month, #6,390 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Henry Knox's place of birth was Boston^[2].
• Henry Knox passed away in Augusta^[4].
• Henry Knox was born on July 25, 1750^[3].
• Henry Knox died on October 25, 1806^[5].
• Henry Knox died on October 21, 1806^[9].
• Burial took place at Thomaston Village Cemetery^[10].
• Henry Knox was married to Lucy Flucker Knox^[11].
• A child of Henry Knox was Caroline Flucker Knox Swan Holmes^[12].
• Henry Knox held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Henry Knox's professions included military officer^[6].
• Henry Knox worked as a politician^[7].
• Henry Knox held the position of United States Secretary of War^[14].
• Henry Knox held the position of Commanding General of the United States Army^[15].
• Henry Knox held the position of United States Secretary of War^[16].
• Henry Knox held the position of United States Secretary of War^[17].
• Henry Knox received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[18].
• Henry Knox was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[19].
• Henry Knox was a member of Society of the Cincinnati^[20].
• Henry Knox is recorded as male^[21].
• Henry Knox's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Henry Knox's military branch is recorded as Continental Army^[23].
• Henry Knox's Commons category is recorded as Henry Knox^[24].
• Henry Knox's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general^[25].
• Henry Knox's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch^[26].
• Henry Knox was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Knox was born in Boston^[2]. He was born on July 25, 1750^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6] and politician^[7]. Positions held include United States Secretary of War^[14], a position^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1789^[30] and Commanding General of the United States Army^[15], a military rank^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1775^[33].

Recognition

Henry Knox received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[18].

Personal Life

Among Henry Knox's spouses was Lucy Flucker Knox^[11]. A child of him was Caroline Flucker Knox Swan Holmes^[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 25, 1806^[5] and October 21, 1806^[9]. Henry Knox passed away in Augusta^[4]. Burial took place at Thomaston Village Cemetery^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Knox include Fort Knox^[34], a military base^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1918^[37]; Knoxville^[38], a city in the United States^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1786^[41]; and Knox County^[42], a county of Tennessee^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1792^[45], headquartered in Knoxville^[46].

Why It Matters

Henry Knox ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,362 views/month, #6,390 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

Entities named for him include Fort Knox^[34], a military base^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1918^[37]; Knoxville^[38], a city in the United States^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1786^[41]; and Knox County^[42], a county of Tennessee^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1792^[45], headquartered in Knoxville^[46].

FAQs

Where was Henry Knox born?

Henry Knox was born in Boston^[2].

Where did Henry Knox die?

Henry Knox passed away in Augusta^[4].

Who was Henry Knox married to?

Henry Knox's spouses include Lucy Flucker Knox^[11].

What did Henry Knox do for work?

Henry Knox worked as military officer^[6] and politician^[7].

What awards did Henry Knox receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[18].