James L. Knight

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James Landon Knight (born 21 July 1909 Akron, Ohio, died 5 February 1991 Santa Monica, California) was an American newspaper publisher and founder of the Knight Ridder group of newspapers.

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.

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