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| Knox, Thomas Francis. Adm. pens. at TRINITY, Dec. 10, 1840, as Francis Thomas. [Eldest s. of John Henry (1806), M.P. [and grandson of Thomas, 1st Earl of Ranfurly]. B. Dec. 24, 1822, at Brussels.] School, Hampshire (private). Matric. Michs. 1841; Scholar, 1843; 2nd Chancellor's medal, 1845; B.A. ( 3rd Classic ) 1845. Received into the Roman Catholic Church, Nov. 16, 1845. Helped to found the London Oratory, 1849, and remained a member (and its Superior) until his death. Created D.D., 1875, by Pope Pius IX. "His learning and prudence" were highly valued by Cardinal Manning. "Defensor Matrimoniorum" in the archdiocese of Westminster for several years. Took a leading part in promoting the canonization of the English martyrs. Author, theological. Died Mar. 20, 1882, at the Oratory, South Kensington. Buried in the private cemetery of the Oratorian fathers at Sydenham. (Burke, P. and B. (sub Ranfurly); D.N.B. ) | Thomas Francis KNOX Approx. lifespan: 1822–1882 pens. as Francis Thomas. [Eldest s. of John Henr KNOX y ( Trinity College adm1840:12:10 (1806), M.P.: [and grandson of Thomas KNOX, 1st Earl of Ranfurly]. b. Brussels, [ Belgium ] 1822:12:24 School Hampshire (private) Matric. 1841:10MT: Scholar 1843 2nd Chancellor's Medal 1845 BA 3rd Classic 1845 Received into the Roman Catholic Church 1845:11:16 Helped to found the London Oratory, [ London ] 1849, and remained a member (and its Superior) until his death. Created DD 1875, by Pope Pius IX. "His learning and prudence" were highly valued by Cardinal Manning. "Defensor Matrimoniorum" in the arch Diocese of Westminster for several years. Took a leading part in promoting the canonization of the English martyrs. Publ.: theological. d. 1882:03:20 at the Oratory, South Kensington, [ London ] bur. in the private cemetery of the Oratorian fathers Sydenham, [ London ] (Burke, P. and B.(sub) Ranfurly); D.N.B. ) |