James L. Knight
| James Landon Knight | |
|---|---|
 Knight in 1969 | |
| Born |
July 21, 1909 Akron, Ohio |
| Died |
February 5, 1991 (aged 81) Santa Monica, California |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, Miami Beach, Florida |
| Known for | Knight Ridder newspapers, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation |
| Spouse(s) |
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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.[1]
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.
References
- ↑ Fowler, Glenn (February 7, 1991). "James L. Knight, 81, a Founder Of Knight-Ridder Group of Papers". New York Times.
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