Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly

British politician (1816–1858)
Person human Q7791585
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Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly

Summary

Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly is a human[1]. He was born on November 13, 1816[2]. He died on May 20, 1858[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly was born on November 13, 1816[2].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly died on May 20, 1858[3].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's father was Thomas Knox, 2nd Earl of Ranfurly[6].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's mother was Mary Stuart[7].
  • Among Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's spouses was Harriet Rimington[8].
  • A child of Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly was Thomas Knox, 4th Earl of Ranfurly[9].
  • A child of Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly was Uchter Knox, 5th Earl of Ranfurly[10].
  • A child of Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly was Lady Agnes Knox[11].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly worked as a politician[4].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly was educated at St John's College[16].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's family name is recorded as Knox[19].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's given name is recorded as Thomas[20].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's work location is recorded as London[21].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's name in native language is recorded as Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly[23].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's candidacy in election is recorded as 1841 United Kingdom general election[24].
  • Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's candidacy in election is recorded as 1847 United Kingdom general election[25].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly was born on November 13, 1816[2]. His father was Thomas Knox, 2nd Earl of Ranfurly[6]. His mother was Mary Stuart[7].

Education

Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly was educated at St John's College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1847[28]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1841[31]; and member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1837[34].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's spouses was Harriet Rimington[8]. Children include Thomas Knox, 4th Earl of Ranfurly[9], a politician[35], 1849–1875[36]; Uchter Knox, 5th Earl of Ranfurly[10], a politician[37], 1856–1933[38], of United Kingdom[39], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[40]; and Lady Agnes Knox[11].

Death and Burial

Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly died on May 20, 1858[3].

Why It Matters

Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's parents?

Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's father was Thomas Knox, 2nd Earl of Ranfurly[6]. Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's mother was Mary Stuart[7].

Who was Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly married to?

Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly's spouses include Harriet Rimington[8].

What did Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly do for work?

Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly worked as politician[4].

Where did Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly go to school?

Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly was educated at St John's College[16].

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  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Thomas Knox, 4th Earl of Ranfurly, Uchter Knox, 5th Earl of Ranfurly, Lady Agnes Knox
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    Father Thomas Knox, 2nd Earl of Ranfurly
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