William Knollys

British Army general
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William Knollys

Summary

William Knollys is a human[1]. He was born on +1797-08-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in Palace of Westminster[3]. He died on +1883-06-23T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], official[6], and courtier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Knollys died in Palace of Westminster[3].
  • William Knollys was born on +1797-08-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • William Knollys died on +1883-06-23T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[9].
  • William Knollys's father was William Knollys, 8th Earl of Banbury[10].
  • William Knollys's mother was Charlotte Blackwell[11].
  • Among William Knollys's spouses was Elizabeth St. Aubyn[12].
  • A child of William Knollys was Henry Knollys[13].
  • A child of William Knollys was Francis Knollys, 1st Viscount Knollys[14].
  • A child of William Knollys was Mirabel Knollys[15].
  • A child of William Knollys was Elizabeth Knollys[16].
  • A child of William Knollys was Constance Knollys[17].
  • A child of William Knollys was William Wallingford Knollys[18].
  • William Knollys held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • William Knollys's professions included military officer[5].
  • William Knollys worked as an official[6].
  • William Knollys's professions included courtier[7].
  • William Knollys held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Knollys held the position of Black Rod[21].
  • William Knollys held the position of Comptroller of the Household[22].
  • William Knollys held the position of Treasurer of the Household[23].
  • William Knollys held the position of Groom of the Stole[24].
  • William Knollys's education included a stint at Harrow School[25].
  • William Knollys's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26].
  • William Knollys received the Order of the Bath[27].

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Origins and Family

William Knollys was born on +1797-08-01T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was he, 8th Earl of Banbury[10]. His mother was Charlotte Blackwell[11].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[25], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[5], official[6], and courtier[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Black Rod[21], a public office[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1361[38]; Comptroller of the Household[22], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Treasurer of the Household[23], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; and Groom of the Stole[24], a position[43].

Recognition

William Knollys received the Order of the Bath[27].

Personal Life

William Knollys was married to Elizabeth St. Aubyn[12]. Children include Henry Knollys[13], a military personnel[44], 1840–1930[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[47]; Francis Knollys, 1st Viscount Knollys[14], a politician[48], 1837–1924[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[51]; Mirabel Knollys[15]; Elizabeth Knollys[16]; Constance Knollys[17]; and William Wallingford Knollys[18], a military officer[52], 1833–1904[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[54].

Death and Burial

William Knollys died on +1883-06-23T00:00:00Z[4]. He died in Palace of Westminster[3]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Knollys ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where did William Knollys die?

William Knollys died in Palace of Westminster[3].

Who were William Knollys's parents?

William Knollys's father was William Knollys, 8th Earl of Banbury[10]. William Knollys's mother was Charlotte Blackwell[11].

Who was William Knollys married to?

William Knollys's spouses include Elizabeth St. Aubyn[12].

What did William Knollys do for work?

William Knollys worked as military officer[5], official[6], and courtier[7].

Where did William Knollys go to school?

William Knollys was educated at Harrow School[25] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26].

What awards did William Knollys receive?

Honors received include Order of the Bath[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . Knollys, William Thomas (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  8. [22] . The London Gazette 22832. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . The London Gazette 22832. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . The London Gazette 24696. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  24. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [33] . 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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