Charlotte Knollys
1835–1930 (age 95)
Biography
Charlotte Knollys (1835–1930) was a woman of considerable longevity who lived through the entire Victorian era and into the twentieth century. Her life encompassed nearly a century of British history, witnessing profound changes in society, culture, and the role of women in public life. She was laid to rest at Highgate Cemetery, reflecting her social prominence.
Knollys's extended lifetime allowed her to observe the transformation of Britain from the industrial nineteenth century through the modern age. Her burial at one of London's most distinguished cemeteries indicates her family's standing and her place within the social fabric of her time.