The Viscount Knollys | |
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Private Secretary to the Sovereign | |
In office 1901–1913 | |
Monarchs | Edward VII (1901–1910); George V (1910–1913) |
Preceded by | Sir Arthur Bigge |
Succeeded by | Lord Stamfordham |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 July 1837 |
Died | 15 August 1924 | (aged 87)
Nationality | British |
Parent(s) | William Thomas Knollys Elizabeth St Aubyn |
Alma mater | Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
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.