James Lewis Knight-Bruce

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James Lewis Knight-Bruce

Summary

James Lewis Knight-Bruce is a human[1]. Born in Barnstaple[2], he… he was born on February 15, 1791[3]. He died on November 7, 1866[4]. He worked as a judge[5], politician[6], and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce was born in Barnstaple[2].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce was born on February 15, 1791[3].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce died on November 7, 1866[4].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce's father was John Knight[9].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce's mother was Margaret Bruce[10].
  • Among James Lewis Knight-Bruce's spouses was Eliza Newte[11].
  • A child of James Lewis Knight-Bruce was George Hamilton Wyndham Knight-Bruce[12].
  • A child of James Lewis Knight-Bruce was Eliza Julia Knight-Bruce[13].
  • A child of James Lewis Knight-Bruce was Rosalind Margaret Knight-Bruce[14].
  • A child of James Lewis Knight-Bruce was Horace Knight-Bruce[15].
  • A child of James Lewis Knight-Bruce was Lewis Bruce Knight-Bruce[16].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce worked as a judge[5].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce's professions included politician[6].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce worked as a barrister[7].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce's education included a stint at Sherborne School[20].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[21].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce was a member of Royal Society[23].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[24].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce is recorded as male[25].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • James Lewis Knight-Bruce's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Lewis Knight-Bruce's place of birth was Barnstaple[2]. He was born on February 15, 1791[3]. His father was John Knight[9]. His mother was Margaret Bruce[10].

Education

James Lewis Knight-Bruce's education included a stint at Sherborne School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[5], politician[6], and barrister[7]. James Lewis Knight-Bruce held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[21] and Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1300[30].

Personal Life

James Lewis Knight-Bruce was married to Eliza Newte[11]. Children include George Hamilton Wyndham Knight-Bruce[12]; Eliza Julia Knight-Bruce[13]; Rosalind Margaret Knight-Bruce[14], 1818–1871[31]; Horace Knight-Bruce[15], 1812–1849[32]; and Lewis Bruce Knight-Bruce[16], 1819–1906[33].

Death and Burial

James Lewis Knight-Bruce died on November 7, 1866[4].

Why It Matters

James Lewis Knight-Bruce ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was James Lewis Knight-Bruce born?

James Lewis Knight-Bruce's place of birth was Barnstaple[2].

Who were James Lewis Knight-Bruce's parents?

James Lewis Knight-Bruce's father was John Knight[9]. James Lewis Knight-Bruce's mother was Margaret Bruce[10].

Who was James Lewis Knight-Bruce married to?

James Lewis Knight-Bruce's spouses include Eliza Newte[11].

What did James Lewis Knight-Bruce do for work?

James Lewis Knight-Bruce worked as judge[5], politician[6], and barrister[7].

Where did James Lewis Knight-Bruce go to school?

James Lewis Knight-Bruce was educated at Sherborne School[20].

What awards did James Lewis Knight-Bruce receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[21] and Knight Bachelor[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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