About A. Leo Knott
Lived 1829 – 1918 (aged 88). A. Leo Knott was an American lawyer.
Aloysius Leo Knott (May 12, 1829 – April 18, 1918) was an American politician, lawyer and educator from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore's 2nd District in 1867 and from 1900 to 1901.
Early life Aloysius Leo Knott was born on May 12, 1829, near New Market in Frederick County, Maryland, to Elizabeth Sprigg (née Sweeney) and Edward Knott. His father was a farmer and planter and served in the War of 1812. He was descended from James Knott, an early settler of Charles County. He was also descended from Virginia governor Edward Digges and his father, Dudley Digges. He was also a delegate to the 1872 and 1900 Democratic National Conventions.
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Who was A. Leo Knott?
American lawyer (1829-1918)
When was A. Leo Knott born?
A. Leo Knott was born on 12 May 1829 in Frederick County.
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A. Leo Knott died on 18 April 1918 in Baltimore.
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A. Leo Knott was a lawyer.
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A. Leo Knott was American.
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