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James, Sir Knowles

Sir James Thomas Knowles was an English architect and editor best known for founding and editing the influential monthly review, The Nineteenth Century.

Lived
1831–1908
Nationality
English
Era
Victorian
Language
English
Notable works
The Nineteenth Century

Sir James Thomas Knowles (1831–1908) was an English architect and editor who played a prominent role in the intellectual life of his era. Born in 1831, Knowles developed a career that spanned both the design of buildings and the curation of contemporary literature and debate.

Knowles is most widely recognized for his work as the editor of The Nineteenth Century, a major monthly review of the period. Through this publication, he provided a platform for influential essays and discussions, cementing his legacy as a key editorial figure of his time. He passed away in 1908.