James L. Knight

James Landon Knight
Knight in 1969
Born	July 21, 1909 Akron, Ohio
Died	February 5, 1991(1991-02-05) (aged 81) Santa Monica, California
Residence	Los Angeles, California, Miami Beach, Florida
Known for	Knight Ridder newspapers, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Spouse(s)	Mary Ann Mather (1911-1985) Barbara Richardson (married 1986)
Children	4
Parent(s)	Charles Landon Knight Clara Irene Shively
Relatives	John S. Knight (brother)

James Landon Knight (July 21, 1909 – February 5, 1991) was an American newspaper publisher and co-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.