Lees Knowles
British barrister, historian and politician (1857–1928) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Lees Knowles, 1st Baronet, KStJ, CVO (16 February 1857 – 7 October 1928) was a British barrister, military historian and Conservative politician.[1]
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Salford West, Preceded by ...
Lees Knowles | |
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Member of Parliament for Salford West | |
In office 1886–1906 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Armitage |
Succeeded by | Sir George Wiliam Agnew |
Personal details | |
Born | (1857-02-16)16 February 1857 Oldham, Lancashire, England |
Died | 7 October 1928(1928-10-07) (aged 71) Pendlebury, Lancashire, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Lady Nina Ogilvy-Grant
(m. 1915) |
Education | Rugby School |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge Lincoln's Inn |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Honorary Colonel |
Unit | Volunteer Force Territorial Force |
Commands held | Lancashire Fusiliers |
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