Edward Austen Knight (7 October 1768 – 19 November 1852), born Edward Austen, was the third eldest brother of Jane Austen, and provided her with the use of a cottage in Chawton where she lived for the last years of her life (now Jane Austen's House Museum). He was also High Sheriff of Kent in 1801.
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Edward Austen 7 October 1767 Deane, Hampshire
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Died |
19 November 1852 (aged 85)
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Zodiac | Libra |
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