Robert E. (Robert Edward) Knowles

Born in Maxwell, Ontario, on March 30, 1868, Robert Edward Knowles was a Canadian writer and Presbyterian minister. He studied at Peterborough Collegiate, Queen's University, and Manitoba College, and was ordained in 1891.

Alongside his church work, he built a literary career that included novels, short fiction, and magazine writing. His books such as St. Cuthbert's, The Attic Guest, and The Web of Time helped make him known to readers who enjoyed thoughtful, character-centered storytelling.

Later in life, health problems led him away from active ministry, and he continued his writing work after leaving pastoral duties. He died on November 15, 1946, in Galt, Ontario, leaving behind a body of work that connects Canadian religious life, community, and popular fiction of the early twentieth century.