| James Landon Knight | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 21, 1909 Akron, Ohio |
| Died | February 5, 1991 Santa Monica, California |
| Cause of death | Respiratory ailment |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, Miami Beach, Florida |
| Known for | Co-founder of Knight Ridder newspapers & Co-Founder of John S. and James L. Knight Foundation |
| Board member of | Knight Ridder |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
| Spouse | 1) Mary Ann Mather (1911-1985) 2) Barbara Richardson (married 1986) |
| Children | Marilyn (North), Barbara (Toomey), Marjorie (Crane), Beverly (Olson) |
| Parents | Charles Landon Knight & Clara Irene Scheifly |
James Landon Knight (July 21, 1909 Akron, Ohio – February 5, 1991 Santa Monica, California) was an American newspaper publisher and 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.