Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet

British barrister, historian, philanthropist and Conservative politician (1857–1928)
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Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. Born in Oldham[2], he… he was born on +1857-02-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Pendlebury[4]. He died on +1928-10-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a barrister[6], military officer[7], and politician[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Oldham[2], Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet…
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet passed away in Pendlebury[4].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet was born on +1857-02-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet died on +1928-10-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's spouses was Lady Nina Ogilvie-Grant[9].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's professions included barrister[6].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's professions included military officer[7].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's professions included politician[8].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's education included a stint at Trinity College[16].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's education included a stint at Rugby School[17].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's image is recorded as Charles van Havermaet - Sir Richard Lee Knowles (1857–1928), 1st Bt 1906.jpg[18].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[19].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[21].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet was affiliated with the Conservative Party[22].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's ISNI is recorded as 0000000385218457[23].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 76697943[24].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's GND ID is recorded as 129898680X[25].
  • Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].

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Origins and Family

Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet was born in Oldham[2]. He was born on +1857-02-16T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1546[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and Rugby School[17], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1567[33], headquartered in Rugby[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include barrister[6], military officer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1900[37]; member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1895[40]; member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1892[43]; and member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1886[46].

Personal Life

Among Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's spouses was Lady Nina Ogilvie-Grant[9]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[22].

Death and Burial

Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet died on +1928-10-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Pendlebury[4].

FAQs

Where was Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet born?

Born in Oldham[2], Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet…

Where did Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet passed away in Pendlebury[4].

Who was Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet's spouses include Lady Nina Ogilvie-Grant[9].

What did Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet worked as barrister[6], military officer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet go to school?

Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet was educated at Trinity College[16] and Rugby School[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  19. [8] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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