Charles Knight (doctor)
Charles Knight | |
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| Baptised | 14 July 1808[1] |
| Died | 3 September 1891 (aged 82–83) |
| Resting place | Bolton Street Memorial Park |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline Symes |
| Relatives | Philip Levi (partner of sister-in-law) |
Charles Knight (c. 1808 – 3 September 1891) was a New Zealand doctor, public servant and botanist. He was born in Rye, Sussex, England in c. 1808. Knight was the country's inaugural auditor-general. In New Zealand, he first lived in Auckland and when the government moved to Wellington, he also relocated to the new capital. He died at his home in Wellington and is buried at Bolton Street Memorial Park.[2]
References[]
- ^ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (30 December 2014, Charles Knight, 14 Jul 1808); citing Rye, Sussex, England, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,067,289.
- ^ Galloway, D. J. "Charles Knight". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
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