James Landon Knight | |
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Knight in 1969
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Born | July 21, 1909 Akron, Ohio |
Died | February 5, 1991 Santa Monica, California |
(aged 81)
Residence | Los Angeles, California, Miami Beach, Florida |
Known for | Knight Ridder newspapers, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation |
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Children | 4 |
Parent(s) |
Charles Landon Knight Clara Irene Shively |
Relatives | John S. Knight (brother) |
James Landon Knight (July 21, 1909 – February 5, 1991) 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.