8 Facts about Archibald Knox

Friday, March 20th 2015. | Arts


Let me tell you the interesting Facts about Archibald Knox if you want to know the Manx art nouveau designer. Knox was born on 9 April 1864.  He had Scottish descent. He passed away on 22 February 1933. You will be able to know the family history and works of Knox if you read the whole post below.

Facts about Archibald Knox 1: William Knox

Can you tell me the name of Knox’s father? He was William Knox. His mother was Ann Carmichael who came from Lismore Island. Both married in 1853. Before the marriage, his father lived in Kilbirnie.

Facts about Archibald Knox 2: Isle of Man

In 1856, the new family decided to relocate to Isle of Man with the first born son named Robert. Actually the first member of his family who moved to Man was the sister of William. Her name is Margaret. She was the wife of William Callister who worked as a Manx fisherman.

Archibald Knox Facts

Archibald Knox Facts

Facts about Archibald Knox 3: “William Knox’s Engineering Works”

“William Knox’s Engineering Works” was the firm that William Knox created. Four of his sons joined this firm. However, Archibald decided to pursue his art career.

Facts about Archibald Knox 4: the family business

Knox’s family was very successful. They had different kinds of business such as the industrial electric lighting on Man, ferry and steamboat business. Do you know that the first motor car in the island was introduced by Knox’s family? Get facts about Antonin Artaud here.

Archibald Knox Silver

Archibald Knox Silver

Facts about Archibald Knox 5: the fifth son in the family

Archibald was the fifth son in the family.  Talking about his education, he went to St. Barnabas Elementary School. Then he went to Douglas Grammar School and Douglas School of Art. His passion was developing the Celtic art.

Facts about Archibald Knox 6: the famous works

Let’s find out the famous works of Archibald Knox.  He was famous with his graphic design, watercolors and fonts. There were many kinds of objects that he used in his art such as boxes, inkwells, jewelry, back cheques, pewter tea sets, silver tea sets and gravestones.

Facts about Archibald Knox

Facts about Archibald Knox

Facts about Archibald Knox 7: Liberty

He was famous after he created various designs for Liberty. Do you know that Knox designed the gravestone of Arthur Lasenby Liberty? He was the founder of Liberty. Find another artist in Anselm Kiefer facts.

Archibald Knox Art

Archibald Knox Art

Facts about Archibald Knox 8: teacher

Knox also had a career as a teacher. He began teaching at Redhill School of Art in 1897. The principal of this school was his friend, A.J. Collister. In 1899, he left the school and moved to Kingston School of Art.

Archibald Knox Pic

Archibald Knox Pic

Knox passed away in 1933 due to the heart failure. His body was buried in Braddan Cemetery. Are you inspired after reading facts about Archibald Knox?


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