James L. Knight

Organization founder

1909 – 1991

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Who was James L. Knight?

James Landon Knight was an American newspaper publisher and co-founder of the Knight Ridder group of newspapers.

He was also co-founder of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation with his brother John S. Knight.

The James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida is named in his honor.

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Born
Jul 21, 1909
Akron
Also known as
  • James Knight
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Religion
  • Episcopal Church
Lived in
  • Akron
Died
Feb 5, 1991
Santa Monica

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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