James L. Knight
James Landon Knight | |
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John S. and James L. Knight Foundation | |
| Spouses |
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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
Miami, Florida
is named in his honor.
He caught a then-record 585-pound blue marlin in 1964 on a fishing trip that saw the sinking of the family's 75-foot pleasure boat.[2]
References
- ^ Fowler, Glenn (February 7, 1991). "James L. Knight, 81, a Founder Of Knight-Ridder Group of Papers". New York Times.
- ^ "Daughter reminisces about news giant dad". The Journal Times (Racine County, Wisconsin).
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