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Sir Francis Knollys, KG of Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire (c. 1511/c. 1514 – 19 July 1596) was an English courtier in the service of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I, and was a Member of Parliament for a number of constituencies.
19 de abr. de 2024 · Sir Francis Knollys (born c. 1514—died July 19, 1596) was an English statesman, loyal supporter of Queen Elizabeth I of England, and guardian of Mary, Queen of Scots, during her early imprisonment in England. Knollys entered the service of Henry VIII before 1540, became a member of Parliament in 1542, and was knighted in 1547 while ...
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Francis Knollys, 1st Viscount Knollys, GCB, GCVO, KCMG, ISO, PC (16 July 1837 – 15 August 1924) was a British courtier. He served as Private Secretary to the Sovereign from 1901 to 1913.
Biography. On Elizabeth’s accession Sir Francis Knollys was assured of a high position in the state by his protestantism, his record of service under the new Queen’s father and brother, and the fact that his wife was the Queen’s first cousin.
Overview. Sir Francis Knollys. (1512—1596) politician. Quick Reference. (1512–96). Knollys was a prominent courtier and parliamentarian during Elizabeth I's reign. His father was a minor courtier, usher of the Privy Chamber. A zealous protestant, Knollys became gentleman pensioner ...
Francis Knollys or Knowles may refer to: Sir Francis Knollys (the elder) (1514–1596), Treasurer of the Royal Household to Queen Elizabeth I of England; Sir Francis Knollys (admiral) (died 1648), son of above, admiral, MP for Oxford (1575-1589), Berkshire (1604–1611, 1625) and Reading (1640–1648)
In January 1643 a contemporary described him as ‘old’ Sir Francis Knollys, ‘the ancientest Parliament man in England’. He made his will when in his mid-nineties in December 1646 and it was proved in May 1648.
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