Knox is a Scottish surname that comes from the Scots Gaelic, "Knock", meaning hillock or hump. This article is about the country. ... Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. ...

Arguably, the most famous Knoxes are Presbyterian reformer John Knox, and United States Army post Fort Knox, but the name has come to be identified with many people, places, and other things as follows: Presbyterianism is part of the Reformed churches family of denominations of Christian Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin which traces its institutional roots to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. ... For other persons named John Knox, see John Knox (disambiguation). ... The United States Army is the largest and oldest branch of the armed forces of the United States. ... This article is about United States Army post. ...

People

Surname

• Sir Adrian Knox, an Australian judge, and the second Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia
• Alexander Knox, a Canadian actor
• Amanda Knox, an American suspect in the Meredith Kercher murder investigation
• Barbara Knox, a British actress mainly known for playing Rita Sullivan in the television soap opera Coronation Street
• Bronwen Knox, an Australian water polo player
• Cecil Leonard Knox, an English recipient of the Victoria Cross
• Chris Knox, a New Zealand rock and roll musician
• Chuck Knox, former NFL head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Rams
• Daniel Knox, 6th Earl of Ranfurly, a British Second Lieutenant during World War II.
• Dilly Knox, a British codebreaker and Greek scholar at King's College, Cambridge
• Dudley Wright Knox, a Commodore in the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War and World War I
• E. V. Knox, a poet, satirist, and editor of Punch 1932-1949
• Ellis O. Knox, the first African-American to be awarded a Ph.D. on the West Coast of the United States
• Elyse Knox, an American actress
• Frank Knox, the U.S. Secretary of the Navy under Franklin D. Roosevelt during most of World War II
• Sir George Hodges Knox, an Australian politician
• George Williams Knox, an American Presbyterian theologian and writer
• Harley E. Knox, an American politician who served as mayor of San Diego
• Henry Knox, the first United States Secretary of War
• Henry Knox, founder of the famous Knox Hats of New York, who donated funds for the building of a large permanent sanctuary of Knox United Methodist Church.
• John Knox, Scottish religious reformer who played the lead part in reforming the Church in Scotland in a Presbyterian manner
• John Reily Knox, the primary founder of Beta Theta Pi
• Mike Knox, the ring name of Michael Hettinga, an American professional wrestler
• Neville Knox, an English cricketer
• Northrup R. Knox, sportsman, banker, original principal owner Buffalo Sabres
• Philander C. Knox, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Secretary of State.
• Robert Knox, a Scottish doctor, natural scientist and traveller
• Robert Knox (sailor), a sea captain in the service of the British East India Company
• Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to perform a solo non-stop circumnavigation
• Ronald Knox, an English theologian and crime writer
• Rose Knox, American business woman
• Seymour H. Knox I, merchant, businessman
• Seymour H. Knox II, Buffalo philanthropist, art exponent
• Seymour H. Knox III, sportsman, banker, original principal owner Buffalo Sabres
• Simmie Knox (born 1935), African American painter
• Thomas W. Knox, an American Civil War journalist for the New York Herald known for his open criticism of William T. Sherman
• Uchter Knox, 5th Earl of Ranfurly, a Governor of New Zealand
• Vicesimus Knox, an English essayist and minister
• Victor A. Knox (1899-1976), U.S. Representative from Michigan

Sir Adrian Knox PC KCMG (born 1863, died 1932), Australian judge, was the second Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, sitting on the bench of the High Court from 1919 to 1930. ... Alexander Knox (January 16, 1907 _ April 25, 1995) was a Canadian actor. ... Meredith Kercher born in 1986 in the United Kingdom, died on 2 November 2007 in Perugia, Italy, was part of the Erasmus student exchange programme, and had been in Italy for three months after completing her degree course in Britain. ... Barbara Knox (born Barbara Brothwood, September 30, 1933 in Oldham, Lancashire, England, sometimes credited by her first married name, Barbara Mullaney) is a British actress mainly known for playing Rita Sullivan in the television soap opera Coronation Street. ... Photo submitted by Gerald Napier - (from the Royal Engineers Library with permission) Cecil Leonard Knox VC (9 May 1889-4 February 1943) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British... Chris Knox in the music video for Not Given Lightly Chris Knox (born September 2, 1952) is a New Zealand rock and roll musician who emerged during the punk rock era with his bands The Enemy and Toy Love. ... Charles Robert Chuck Knox (born April 27, 1932 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania[1]) is a former football coach at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. ... Thomas Daniel Knox, 6th Earl of Ranfurly KCMG (1914 - 1988), known as Dan Ranfurly, was a Second Lieutenant in the British 7th Armoured Division, called the Desert Rats. His exploits, along with those of his wife, Hermione, and valet, Whitaker, are chronicled in his wifes memoirs from the time... Alfred Dillwyn Dilly Knox (1884–27 February 1943) was a British codebreaker and Greek scholar at Kings College, Cambridge. ... Commodore Dudley Wright Knox (21 June 1877 – 11 June 1960) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War and World War I. He was also a prominent naval historian, who for many years oversaw the Navy Departments historical archives. ... E. V. Knox (Edmund George Valpy Knox, May 10, 1881 - January 2, 1971), was a poet and satirist who wrote under the pseudonym Evoe. ... In 1931, Dr. Ellis Oneal Knox was the first African-American to be awarded a Ph. ... Elyse Knox, YANK magazine, 1943 Elyse Knox (born December 14, 1917 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American actress. ... Frank Knox William Franklin Frank Knox (January 1, 1874–April 28, 1944) was the Secretary of the Navy under Franklin D. Roosevelt during most of World War II. He was also the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1936. ... Sir George Hodges Knox (1885 - 1960) was an Australian politician. ... George Williams Knox, D.D., LL.D. (1853-1912) was an American Presbyterian theologian and writer, born at Rome, N. Y. He graduated from Hamilton College in 1874 and from Auburn Theological Seminary in 1877, after which he went as a missionary to Japan, where he was professor of homiletics... Harley Eugene Knox: San Diego Mayor for the People 1943–1951 Harley Eugene Knox (January 26, 1899–September 13, 1956) was an American Independent politician from California. ... Henry Knox (July 25, 1750 – October 25, 1806) was an American bookseller from Boston who became the chief artillery officer of the Continental Army and later the nations first Secretary of War. ... For other persons named John Knox, see John Knox (disambiguation). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Mike Hettinga (born on July 17, 1978 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment and wrestling on its ECW brand under the ring name Mike Knox. ... Neville Alexander Knox (born October 10, 1884, Clapham, London, died March 3, 1935, Surbiton, Surrey) was an English cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1907. ... // Northrup R. Knox (Born ?? in Buffalo, NY – July 23, 1998 Buffalo, NY), was a Buffalo banker, sportsman, and community leader who, along with his brother Seymour H. Knox III, brought the National Hockey League franchise the Buffalo Sabres to Buffalo, NY. Knox is the third generation of the Knox family... Philander C. Knox Philander Chase Knox (May 6, 1853–October 12, 1921) was an American lawyer and politician who served as Attorney General and U.S. Senator and was Secretary of State from 1909-1913. ... Robert Knox (4 September 1791 — 20 December 1862) was a doctor, natural scientist and traveller. ... Robert Knox in the frontispiece of An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, 1681 Robert Knox (1642-1720) was a sea captain in the service of the British East India Company. ... Robin Knox-Johnston finishing his circumnavigation of the world in Suhaili as the winner of the Golden Globe Race Sir William Robert Pat Robin Knox-Johnston, CBE, RD and bar (born 17 March 1939) was the first man to perform a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the Earth and... Ronald Arbuthnott Knox (1888-1957) was an English theologian and crime writer. ... The subject of this article may not satisfy the notability guideline for Biographies. ... Seymour H. Knox I [1] This article is about the Buffalo merchant and businessman; see Seymour Knox for other people with this name. ... // This article is about the Buffalo philanthropist and art exponent; see Seymour Knox for other people with this name. ... Seymour H. Knox III (born March 9, 1926 in Buffalo, New York, died May 22, 1996 in Buffalo) was a philanthropist who owned the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League from their foundation in 1970 to his death in 1996. ... Bill Clintons presidental portrait. ... Thomas W. Knox was a journalist in the United States during the American Civil War. ... Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl of Ranfurly GCMG (1856–1933) was a Governor of New Zealand. ... Vicesimus Knox (1752 - 1821), essayist, etc. ... Victor Alfred Knox (January 13, 1899 – December 13, 1976) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

Given name

• Knox (musician), guitarist, singer and songwriter of original UK punk rock band The Vibrators
• Knox Cameron, a Jamaican-American soccer striker

Knox, real name Ian M. Carnochan, was born in London in 1945, and spent his formulative years in Cricklewood (north London) and then Watford, where he became interested in the guitar at the age of thirteen. ... Knox Cameron (born September 17, 1983 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican-American soccer striker, who currently plays for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. ...

Buildings and structures

• Albright-Knox Art Gallery, a major showplace for modern art and contemporary art in the western New York Region
• Blaw-Knox tower, a guyed tower for medium wave transmission with a diamond-shape form
• Fort Knox, a United States Army post in Kentucky
  • The United States Bullion Depository, commonly called "Fort Knox", a high security facility used by the U.S. Treasury Department, and a number of European countries for the storage of gold and other valuables
• Fort Knox (Maine), a fort located on the Penobscot River in Prospect, Maine
• Knox Memorial Bridge, a bridge that crosses the Intracoastal Waterway north of Ormond Beach, Florida
• John Knox House, an historic house in Edinburgh, Scotland, reputed to have been owned and lived in by Protestant Reformer John Knox

view from Elmwood Avenue The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is a major showplace for modern art and contemporary art located in Buffalo, New York. ... This 808-foot-tall Blaw-Knox tower is the tallest in the United States, and belongs to WSM. It is located in the Nashville, Tennessee suburb of Brentwood. ... This article is about United States Army post. ... The United States Bullion Depository is a fortified vault building located near Fort Knox, Kentucky which is used to store a large portion of United States official gold reserves, as well as from time to time, other precious items belonging to, or entrusted to, the United States of America. ... The Knox Memorial Bridge crosses the Intracoastal Waterway north of Ormond Beach, Florida. ... Lufe God abufe al and yi nychtbour as yi self: an example older Scots on John Knox House, Edinburgh The John Knox House is a historic house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, reputed to have been owned and lived in by Protestant Reformer John Knox during the 16th century. ...

Churches

• Knox Presbyterian Church (Oakville)
• Knox Presbyterian Church (Ottawa)
• Knox Presbyterian Church (Toronto)
• Knox United Church (Scarborough), a Presbyterian Church in Scarborough, Ontario
• Knox United Methodist Church (Manila, Philippines) Knox UMC

Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville is a Presbyterian Church in Canada congregation, and located at 89 Dunn Street at Lakeshore Road (Ontario Provincial Highway 2) in downtown Oakville, Ontario Canada. ... Knox Presbyterian at 120 Lisgar Street, Ottawa Knox Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, Canada. ... Knox Presbyterian Church, Toronto Knox Presbyterian Church, 630 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario is a Presbyterian church in downtown Toronto, Canada. ...

Schools

• Knox College (Illinois), a liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois
• Knox College, Otago, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Otago in New Zealand
• Knox College, University of Toronto, a theological college in Toronto, Ontario, Canada affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in Canada
• Knox Grammar School in New South Wales, Australia
• The Knox School (Australia), near Melbourne

Knox College is a four-year coeducational private liberal arts college located in Galesburg, Illinois. ... Knox College is a privately run residential college affiliated to the University of Otago in New Zealand, providing accommodation for primarily first and second year students, with a smaller number of postgraduates. ... Knox College, 59 St. ... Knox Grammar School is an independent, Uniting Church, day and boarding school for boys, located in Wahroonga, an upper North Shore suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... Name The Knox School Address 220 Burwood Highway Suburb Wantirna South, Victoria 3152 Established February 1982 Community Suburban Type Independent Religion Non-denominational Students 1000 Co-educational Grades Pre-Prep to 12 Accreditation Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne Nickname Knox Mascot Falcon Colours Blue, Gold and Maroon Motto Seek Wisdom...

Places

• Knox Coast, the coast of Antarctica lying between Cape Hordern, and the Hatch Islands

Knox Coast (), part of Wilkes Land, is that portion of the coast of Antarctica lying between Cape Hordern, at 100° 31 E, and the Hatch Islands, at 109° 16 E. It was discovered in February 1840 by the U.S. Exploring Expedition (1838-42) under Lt. ...

Australia

• City of Knox, Victoria

The City of Knox is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. ...

United States

Cities and towns

• Knox, Indiana
• Knox, Henry County, Indiana
• Knox, Maine
• Knox, New York
• Knox, North Dakota
• Knox, Pennsylvania
• Knox, Wisconsin
• Knox City, Missouri
• Knox City, Texas

See also: Knox County and Knox Township

Knox is a city located in Starke County, Indiana. ... Knox is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. ... Knox is a town in Albany County, New York, USA. The population was 2,647 at the 2000 census. ... Knox is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... Knox is a borough located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. ... Knox is a town located in Price County, Wisconsin. ... Knox City is a city located in Knox County, Missouri. ... Knox City is a town located in Knox County, Texas. ... There are nine counties named Knox County in the United States, all apparently named after Henry Knox: Knox County, Illinois Knox County, Indiana Knox County, Kentucky Knox County, Maine Knox County, Missouri Knox County, Nebraska Knox County, Ohio Knox County, Tennessee (including Knoxville) Knox County, Texas This is a disambiguation...

Miscellaneous

• Knox Automobile, an American Brass Era car manufacturer
• Knox Basketball Inc, a basketball association in Melbourne, Australia which is arguably Australia's largest with more than 1,000 teams
• Knox Box, a small, wall-mounted safe that holds building keys for firefighters to retrieve in emergencies
• Knox gelatin, a food product
• Knox Mine disaster, a mining accident that took place near the village of Port Griffith in Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania
• Knox's Translation of the Vulgate (the Knox Bible), a twentieth century translation of the Bible by Msgr. Ronald Knox

Knox Automobile Company was a manufacturer of Brass Era automobiles in Springfield, Massachusetts. ... Knox Basketball was established in the early 1970’s to provide youth from the City of Knox with a sporting and social infrastructure to develop and promote personal, team and social skills in a sporting environment. ... A Knox Box, known officially as the KNOX-BOX Rapid Entry System is a small, wall-mounted safe that holds building keys for firefighters to retrieve in emergencies. ... The Knox Mine Disaster was a mining accident that took place in Port Griffith, Pennsylvania, near Pittston, on January 22, 1959 when an anthracite coal mine flooded. ... Ronald Knox published a Catholic version of the Bible in three volumes, known as the Knox Version [1]. Ronald Knox was requested by the Catholic hierarchy of England in 1936 to undertake a new translation of the Vulgate with use of contemporary language of the time and in light of... Ronald Arbuthnott Knox (1888-1957) was an English theologian and crime writer. ...

Navy ships

• Knox class frigate, a class of United States Navy ships
• USS Frank Knox (DD-742), a Gearing-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II
• USS Knox (FF-1052) the prototype and lead ship of the Knox class of destroyer escorts

Four Knox-class frigates steaming alongside USS Badger (FF-1071). ... USS Frank Knox (DD-742) was a Gearing-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox. ... USS Knox (FF-1052), originally (DE-1052) and the second to be called Knox, was the prototype and lead ship in a new class of destroyer escorts in the United States Navy. ...

Citations

1. ^  (May 2003) in Patrick Hanks: Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-508137-4. 

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