James L. Knight

James Landon Knight

Knight in 1969
Born July 21, 1909
Akron, Ohio
Died February 5, 1991(1991-02-05) (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)
  • Mary Ann Mather (1911-1985)
  • Barbara Richardson (married 1986)
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

  1. Fowler, Glenn (February 7, 1991). "James L. Knight, 81, a Founder Of Knight-Ridder Group of Papers". New York Times.
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