Joseph R. Knowland
American politician and newspaper publisher (1873–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the publisher and politician born in 1873. For Knowland's father born in 1833, see Joseph Knowland. For son born in 1908, see William F. Knowland. For grandson born in 1930, see Joe Knowland.
Joseph Russell Knowland (August 5, 1873 – February 1, 1966) was an American politician and newspaper publisher. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California and was owner, editor and publisher of the Oakland Tribune. He was the father of United States Senator William F. Knowland.
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Joseph R. Knowland | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
In office November 8, 1904 – March 3, 1915 | |
Preceded by | Victor H. Metcalf |
Succeeded by | John A. Elston |
Constituency | 3rd district (1904–13) 6th district (1913–15) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1873-08-05)August 5, 1873 Alameda, California, US |
Died | February 1, 1966(1966-02-01) (aged 92) Piedmont, California, US |
Resting place | Chapel of Memories, Oakland, California |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Elinor J. Fife (m.1894–1908) Emelyn S. West (m.1909–1950) Clarice E. Cook (m.1952–1966) |
Children | 3, including William F. Knowland |
Alma mater | University of the Pacific |
Occupation | Newspaper publisher |
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