About John Knight
Born 1945. John Knight is an American politician.
John F. Knight, Jr. (born June 7, 1945) is an American politician who served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1993 to 2018. He is a member of the Democratic party.
Knight was also member of the House Health Committee, the Internal Affairs Committee, and was chairman of the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee. He has been an advocate for the funding of minority higher education in Alabama, and is the named plaintiff of Knight v. Alabama.
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Who is John Knight?
Alabama politician
When was John Knight born?
John Knight was born on 7 June 1945 in Montgomery.
What is John Knight's occupation?
John Knight is a politician.
What nationality is John Knight?
John Knight is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Knight (Alabama politician)
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