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William W. Knight (publisher) was born on 8 February, 1909 in Winnebago, Minnesota, US, is an American lawyer, politician, and newspaper publisher. Discover William W. Knight (publisher)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
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| Occupation |
Lawyer; publisher of The Oregon Journal |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
8 February, 1909 |
| Birthday |
8 February |
| Birthplace |
Winnebago, Minnesota, US |
| Date of death |
19 February, 1981 |
| Died Place |
Portland, Oregon, US |
| Nationality |
United States
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William W. Knight (publisher) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, William W. Knight (publisher) height not available right now. We will update William W. Knight (publisher)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is William W. Knight (publisher)'s Wife?
His wife is Lota Hatfield
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Lota Hatfield |
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| Children |
3, including Phil Knight |
William W. Knight (publisher) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is William W. Knight (publisher) worth at the age of 72 years old? William W. Knight (publisher)’s income source is mostly from being a successful lawyer. He is from United States. We have estimated William W. Knight (publisher)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
lawyer |
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Timeline
William W. Knight (February 8, 1909 – February 19, 1981) was an American lawyer, politician, and newspaper publisher.
He lived, worked in, and raised a family with his wife, Lota Hatfield Knight, in Portland, Oregon.
Their son, Phil Knight, a high school and college athlete, went on to co-found Nike.
Commonly known as Bill, Knight was born on February 8, 1909, in Winnebago, Minnesota, to Fred A. Knight and Edith M. Knight, but grew up in Roseburg, Oregon.
Knight received his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1932.
In 1935, he was elected as a Republican to the Oregon House of Representatives from Douglas County, Oregon; Knight was 26.
"He also served as a Douglas County deputy district attorney under Guy Cordon, who later was a U.S. Senator."
Knight and the former Lota Hatfield (second cousin of Mark Hatfield), of Roseburg, were married on March 4, 1937.
The couple had three children, including twin daughters in addition to their son, Phil.
Mrs. Knight "devoted herself to her home and to the raising of her three children."
In 1939, Knight and his family moved to Portland, where he became "legal counsel for the Industrial Relations Association of Oregon."
Knight's 18-year tenure as publisher of The Oregon Journal began in February 1953, with the sudden death of then-publisher Philip L. Jackson from a heart-attack.
Along with the newspaper came responsibility for managing the company's radio stations, including KPOJ AM & FM.
In 1959, the Journal and Portland's other newspaper, The Oregonian, were struck by a labor dispute over working conditions.
The strike continued for several years, with US Senator Wayne Morse calling for mediation.
Knight served a term as president of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, in 1970.
The William W. Knight Law Center, home of the University of Oregon Law School, is named after him, "in recognition of a generous gift given to the building campaign by his son, Philip Knight '58, UO alumnus and chairman and CEO of Nike."
Knight retired in December 1971, at age 62.
The facility was "dedicated September 15, 1999, by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor."
Lota died on March 8, 2007, at age 91.
