John S. Knight
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John Shively Knight (October 26, 1894 – June 16, 1981) was an American newspaper publisher and editor based in Akron, Ohio.
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Born | October 26, 1894 |
Died | June 16, 1981(1981-06-16) (aged 86) Akron, Ohio, US |
Education | Cornell University |
Occupation | Newspaper publisher & editor |
Known for | Co-founder of Knight Ridder newspapers & Co-Founder of John S. and James L. Knight Foundation |
Board member of | Knight Ridder, American Society of Newspaper Editors, Associated Press |
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Parent(s) | Charles Landon Knight Clara Irene Shively |
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