Ridgway B. Knight, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Ridgway B. Knight

American diplomat

Date of Birth: 12-Jun-1911

Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 14-Aug-2001

Profession: diplomat

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Ridgway B. Knight

  • Ridgway Brewster Knight (June 12, 1911 – August 14, 2001) was an American diplomat who served as Ambassador to Syria (1961–1965), Belgium (1965–1969) and Portugal (1969–1973).The son of American parents living in Paris (painter Louis Aston Knight and Caroline Ridgeway Brewster), he studied and graduated from Harvard Business School in 1931.
  • Following his studies, Knight began importing French wine to the US, and in 1942 took part in organizing the US landing in Algeria.Knight served as US ambassador to several countries, and later served as president of the American Club of Paris (1984–1989).
  • He married Christine Saint-Léger at Inxent on February 19, 1983.
  • His grandson, Ridgway B.
  • Knight 3rd, married Patricia Wachtell on May 30, 1987. Knight died in Inxent, France, at the age of 90.

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