Knowles, Conrad Theodore

Theatrical manager considered one of the most talented and only educated actors in early Sydney theatre. Knowles was Sydney's first Romeo, Othello and Shylock.

Milestone

Born

England

1810

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Arrived Sydney

1832

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Departed Sydney

May 1837

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Arrived Sydney

Oct 1838

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Departed Sydney

Nov 1843

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Died

Victoria

19 May 1844

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Occupation

Actor

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Theatre entrepreneur

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Position

Actor

Barnett Levey's Theatre Royal

Dec 1832 - 1837

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Actor

Royal Victoria Theatre

1838 - May 1843

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Manager

Australian Olympic Theatre

1842

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Actor

City Theatre

May 1843 - Nov 1843

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Relationship

Spouse

Jones, Harriet

1837 - 19 May 1844

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The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Knowles, Conrad Theodore