Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet
officer of the British Royal Navy (1754-1831)
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Summary
Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet was born on August 24, 1754[1], in Kingston[2]. He died on November 28, 1831[3]. He worked as a non-fiction writer[4].
Key Facts
- Father: Sir Charles Knowles, 1st Baronet[5]
- Mother: Maria Magdalena Theresa de Bouget[6]
- Spouse: Charlotte Johnstone[7]
- Child: unknown son Knowles[8], unknown daughter Knowles[9], Francis Charles Knowles[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11], Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
- Educated at: Eton College[13]
- Award received: Naval Gold Medal[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15]
- Member of: Knowles baronets[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Noble title: baronet[18]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[19]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[20], rear admiral[21], captain[22]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of St. Lucia[23]
- Family name: Knowles[24]
- Given name: Charles[25], Henry[26]
- Allegiance: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
FAQs
Where was Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet born?
Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet's place of birth was Kingston[2].
Who were Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet's parents?
Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir Charles Knowles, 1st Baronet[5]. Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet's mother was Maria Magdalena Theresa de Bouget[6].
Who was Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet married to?
Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet's spouses include Charlotte Johnstone[7].
What did Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet do for work?
Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet worked as a non-fiction writer[4].
Where did Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet go to school?
Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet was educated at Eton College[13].
What awards did Sir Charles Knowles, 2nd Baronet receive?
Honors received include Naval Gold Medal[14] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].