Charles Knight

British born New Zealand doctor, public servant, botanist and mycologist (c. 1808 – 1891)
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Charles Knight

Summary

Charles Knight is a human[1]. He was born in Rye[2]. He was born on 1808[3]. He died in Wellington[4]. He died on September 3, 1891[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], mycologist[7], lichenologist[8], surgeon[9], and civil servant[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rye[2], Charles Knight…
  • Charles Knight died in Wellington[4].
  • Charles Knight was born on 1808[3].
  • Charles Knight was born on 1818[12].
  • Charles Knight died on September 3, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at Bolton Street Memorial Park[13].
  • Charles Knight held citizenship in New Zealand[14].
  • Charles Knight held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Charles Knight's professions included botanist[6].
  • Charles Knight's professions included mycologist[7].
  • Charles Knight's professions included lichenologist[8].
  • Charles Knight worked as a surgeon[9].
  • Charles Knight worked as a civil servant[10].
  • Charles Knight's professions included scientific illustrator[16].
  • Charles Knight was educated at University College London[17].
  • Charles Knight received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].
  • Charles Knight was a member of Royal College of Surgeons of England[19].
  • Charles Knight is recorded as male[20].
  • Charles Knight's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Charles Knight's archives at is recorded as Alexander Turnbull Library[22].
  • Charles Knight's archives at is recorded as Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew[23].
  • Charles Knight's family name is recorded as Knight[24].
  • Charles Knight's given name is recorded as Charles[25].
  • Charles Knight's date of baptism is recorded as July 14, 1808[26].
  • Charles Knight's different from is recorded as Charles Knight[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Knight was born in Rye[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1808[3] and 1818[12].

Education

Charles Knight was educated at University College London[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], mycologist[7], lichenologist[8], surgeon[9], civil servant[10], and scientific illustrator[16].

Recognition

Charles Knight received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].

Death and Burial

Charles Knight died on September 3, 1891[5]. He passed away in Wellington[4]. He is buried at Bolton Street Memorial Park[13].

Why It Matters

Charles Knight ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Charles Knight born?

Charles Knight's place of birth was Rye[2].

Where did Charles Knight die?

Charles Knight died in Wellington[4].

What did Charles Knight do for work?

Charles Knight worked as botanist[6], mycologist[7], lichenologist[8], surgeon[9], and civil servant[10].

Where did Charles Knight go to school?

Charles Knight was educated at University College London[17].

What awards did Charles Knight receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Dictionary of British and Irish Botanists and Horticulturists. Retrieved . books.google.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . tiaki.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved . tiaki.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . nla.gov.au. Retrieved . nla.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Dictionary of British and Irish Botanists and Horticulturists. Retrieved . books.google.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . anbg.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . anbg.gov.au. Retrieved . anbg.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Fellow of the Linnean Society of London
    Family name Knight
    Member of
    Member of Royal College of Surgeons of England
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