John Henry Knight

British automotive pioneer
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John Henry Knight

Summary

John Henry Knight is a human[1]. He was born in Farnham[2]. He was born on January 21, 1847[3]. He died on September 22, 1917[4]. He worked as an engineer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Henry Knight was born in Farnham[2].
  • John Henry Knight was born on January 21, 1847[3].
  • John Henry Knight died on September 22, 1917[4].
  • John Henry Knight died on September 12, 1917[7].
  • John Henry Knight's father was John Knight[8].
  • Among John Henry Knight's spouses was Elizabeth Bligh Foley[9].
  • A child of John Henry Knight was Sir Henry Foley Knight[10].
  • John Henry Knight held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • John Henry Knight's professions included engineer[5].
  • John Henry Knight is recorded as male[12].
  • John Henry Knight's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Henry Knight's family name is recorded as Knight[14].
  • John Henry Knight's given name is recorded as John[15].

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Origins and Family

Born in Farnham[2], John Henry Knight… he was born on January 21, 1847[3]. His father was John Knight[8].

Career and Affiliations

John Henry Knight's professions included engineer[5].

Personal Life

Among John Henry Knight's spouses was Elizabeth Bligh Foley[9]. A child of him was Sir Henry Foley Knight[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 22, 1917[4] and September 12, 1917[7].

Why It Matters

John Henry Knight ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was John Henry Knight born?

John Henry Knight was born in Farnham[2].

Who were John Henry Knight's parents?

John Henry Knight's father was John Knight[8].

Who was John Henry Knight married to?

John Henry Knight's spouses include Elizabeth Bligh Foley[9].

What did John Henry Knight do for work?

John Henry Knight worked as engineer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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