Robert Knight, 1st Earl of Catherlough
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Robert Knight, 1st Earl of Catherlough, KB, (17 December 1702 – 30 March 1772), was a British Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby (1734–41, 1762–68), Castle Rising, Norfolk (1747–54) and Milborne Port, Somerset (1770–72). He became successively Baron Luxborough (1745), Viscount Barrells and Earl of Catherlough (both 1763), all titles within the peerage of Ireland. His wife, Henrietta Lady Luxborough, later became well known as a lady of letters, poet and pioneering landscape gardener.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby, Preceded by ...
Robert Knight | |
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Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby | |
In office 1734–1747 | |
Preceded by | George Monson |
Succeeded by | John Gore |
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Born | 17 December 1702 |
Died | 30 March 1772(1772-03-30) (aged 69) |
Resting place | Ullenhall, England, United Kingdom |
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