# Frank Knight

_American economist (1885-1972)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Frank Hyneman Knight was an American economist who spent most of his career at the University of Chicago, where he became one of the founders of the Chicago School.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 November 1885 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355223#P569))
- **Place of birth:** McLean County ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355223#P19))
- **Died:** 15 April 1972 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355223#P570))
- **Place of death:** Chicago ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355223#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355223#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; university teacher; sociologist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355223#P106))
- **Education:** University of Tennessee; Cornell University; Milligan University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355223#P69))
- **Positions held:** president ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355223#P39))
- **Awards:** Guggenheim Fellowship; Francis A. Walker Medal; Golden Plate Award ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355223#P166))

## Questions

**When was Frank Knight born?**  
Frank Knight was born on 7 November 1885 in McLean County.

**What positions has Frank Knight held?**  
Positions held by Frank Knight include: president.

**Where did Frank Knight study?**  
Frank Knight was educated at University of Tennessee, Cornell University, Milligan University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Frank Knight](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Knight) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q355223](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355223) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Frank Knight". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/frank-knight. Retrieved 15 November 2026.