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C. L. Knight
American newspaper publisher and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Landon Knight (June 18, 1867 ā September 26, 1933) was an American lawyer and newspaper publisher who represented Ohio in the United States House of Representatives for one term from 1921 to 1923. His sons built his newspaper business into what would become Knight Ridder.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 14th district, Preceded by ...
C.L. Knight | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 14th district | |
In office March 4, 1921 ā March 3, 1923 | |
Preceded by | Martin L. Davey |
Succeeded by | Martin L. Davey |
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Born | Charles Landon Knight (1867-06-18)June 18, 1867 Milledgeville, Georgia |
Died | September 26, 1933(1933-09-26) (aged 66) Akron, Ohio |
Resting place | Rose Hill Burial Park |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Clara Irene Shively |
Children | John Shively Knight James Landon Knight |
Alma mater | Vanderbilt University Columbia University Law School |
Profession | newspaper publisher |
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