Knill Baronets
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The Knill Baronetcy, of The Grove in Blackheath in the County of Kent, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 11 August 1893 for Stuart Knill. He was head of John Knill and Co, wharfinger
s, and served as Lord Mayor of London
from 1892 to 1893. The second Baronet was Lord Mayor of London from 1909 to 1910.
Wharfinger
Wharfinger is an archaic term for a person who is the keeper or owner of a wharf. The wharfinger took custody of and was responsible for goods delivered to the wharf, typically had an office on the wharf or dock, and was responsible for day-to-day activities including slipways, keeping tide tables...
s, and served as Lord Mayor of London
Lord Mayor of London
The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of London is the legal title for the Mayor of the City of London Corporation. The Lord Mayor of London is to be distinguished from the Mayor of London; the former is an officer only of the City of London, while the Mayor of London is the Mayor of Greater London and...
from 1892 to 1893. The second Baronet was Lord Mayor of London from 1909 to 1910.
Knill Baronets, of The Grove (1893)
- Sir Stuart Knill, 1st Baronet (1824-1898)
- Sir (John) Stuart Knill, 2nd Baronet (1856-1934)
- Sir Ian Stuart-Knill, 3rd Baronet (1886-1973)
- Sir John Kenelm Stuart Knill, 4th Baronet (1913-1998)
- Sir Thomas John Pugin Bartholomew Knill, 5th Baronet (b. 1952)