H. Edward Knox, Date of Birth

    

H. Edward Knox

North Carolina politician

Date of Birth: 22-Jan-1937

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About H. Edward Knox

  • Haden Edward "Eddie" Knox (born January 22, 1937) is an American attorney and politician who served as the 49th Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina from 1979 until 1983. A native of Davidson, North Carolina, Knox is an alumnus of North Carolina State University and of Wake Forest University law school.
  • Then a Democrat, Knox served in the North Carolina Senate for two terms (1971–74).
  • He chaired the successful gubernatorial campaign of Jim Hunt in 1976.
  • After being elected and re-elected mayor of Charlotte, Knox ran unsuccessfully for Governor of North Carolina, losing in the 1984 Democratic primary.
  • Thereafter, Knox switched parties and became a Republican.
  • In 2004, Knox again crossed party lines and contributed money to John Edwards for President.
  • In 2005, Knox switched parties again and became an Independent.Presently, H.
  • Edward Knox is a senior partner at Knox Law Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Knox is also a principal owner and developer of Verdict Ridge Golf Club located in Denver, NC.

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