Charles Landon Knight

Charles Landon Knight (18 June 1867—26 September 1933) was an American lawyer and newspaper publisher who represented Ohio in the United States House of Representatives from 1921-1923. His sons built his newspaper business into what would become Knight Ridder.

Early life

Born near Milledgeville, Georgia, Knight graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1889 and from Columbia University Law School in 1890. He was admitted to the bar in 1892 and commenced practice at Bluefield, West Virginia.

Journalism and politics

Knight joined the Philadelphia Times in 1896 and remained until 1900. In 1903, Knight purchased the Akron Beacon Journal in Akron, Ohio.

He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention from Ohio in 1916 and 1924. He was the Representative from Ohio 14th District, from 1921 to 1923.

Legacy

Knight died in 1933 and is buried in Akron, Ohio.^[1] His son John S. Knight inherited the Beacon Journal in 1933 and with his brother James L. Knight expanded their media holdings significantly. His sons also founded the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, an organization dedicated to promotion of journalistic causes.

References

1. ^ Staff report (September 27, 1933). C. L. KNIGHT DIES, 66; LONG A PUBLISHER; Well Known as Militant Editor of the Akron Beacon- Journal. New York Times

External links

• Charles Landon Knight at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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Name	Knight, Charles Landon
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Date of birth	1867
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Date of death	1933
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