Family and Education
b. 15 Feb. 1791, 3rd s. of John Knight (d. 1799) of Fairlinch, Devon and Margaret, da. and event. h. of William Bruce of Dyffryn and Llanblethian, Glam. educ. Bath g.s.; Sherborne 1799-1805; L. Inn 1812, called 1817. m. 20 Aug. 1812, Eliza, da. of Thomas Newte of Duvale, Devon, 3s. (2 d.v.p.) 2da. Took additional name of Bruce by royal lic. 4 Sept. 1837. Oxford DNB erroneously states 1838. Kntd. 15 Jan. 1842. d. 7 Nov. 1866.
Offices Held
KC 22 July 1829; bencher, L. Inn 1829, treas. 1842 – 43; vice-chanc. 1841 – 51; PC 15 Jan. 1842; member, jud. cttee. of PC 1842; ld. justice, ct. of appeal in chancery 1851 – Oct. 1866.
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Commons 1820-1832
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KNIGHT, James Lewis (1791-1866)
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