William Knox

Church of Ireland bishop
Person human Q8014094
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William Knox

Summary

William Knox is a human[1]. He was born on June 14, 1762[2]. He died on July 10, 1831[3]. He worked as an Anglican priest[4].

Key Facts

  • William Knox was born on June 14, 1762[2].
  • William Knox died on July 10, 1831[3].
  • William Knox died on July 9, 1831[5].
  • William Knox's father was Thomas Knox, 1st Viscount Northland[6].
  • William Knox's mother was Anne Vesey[7].
  • Among William Knox's spouses was Anne Spencer[8].
  • A child of William Knox was Elizabeth Selina Knox[9].
  • A child of William Knox was Emily Lavinia Knox[10].
  • A child of William Knox was Isabella Charlotte Knox[11].
  • A child of William Knox was Selina Elizabeth Knox[12].
  • A child of William Knox was Frances Letitia Knox[13].
  • A child of William Knox was Henrietta Mary Octavia Knox[14].
  • William Knox's professions included Anglican priest[4].
  • William Knox held the position of Bishop of Derry[15].
  • William Knox held the position of Bishop of Killaloe and Kilfenora[16].
  • William Knox's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[17].
  • William Knox is recorded as male[18].
  • William Knox's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Knox's family name is recorded as Knox[20].
  • William Knox's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Knox's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].

Body

Origins and Family

William Knox was born on June 14, 1762[2]. His father was Thomas Knox, 1st Viscount Northland[6]. His mother was Anne Vesey[7].

Career and Affiliations

William Knox worked as an Anglican priest[4]. Positions held include Bishop of Derry[15] and Bishop of Killaloe and Kilfenora[16].

Personal Life

Among William Knox's spouses was Anne Spencer[8]. Children include Elizabeth Selina Knox[9]; Emily Lavinia Knox[10], 1812–1880[23]; Isabella Charlotte Knox[11], 1794–1863[24]; Selina Elizabeth Knox[12]; Frances Letitia Knox[13]; and Henrietta Mary Octavia Knox[14]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 10, 1831[3] and July 9, 1831[5].

FAQs

Who were William Knox's parents?

William Knox's father was Thomas Knox, 1st Viscount Northland[6]. William Knox's mother was Anne Vesey[7].

Who was William Knox married to?

William Knox's spouses include Anne Spencer[8].

What did William Knox do for work?

William Knox worked as Anglican priest[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description Church of Ireland bishop
    Position held Bishop of Derry, Bishop of Killaloe and Kilfenora
    Sex or gender male
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00151159
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