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(Saturday)
Died
Birthplace
McLean County, United States
Nationality
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Frank Knight
Education
Cornell University, Milligan University, University of Tennessee
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*frankô)
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Frank Knight: American economist (1885-1972).
Born in McLean County (died at age 86).
3 awards including Francis A. Walker Medal.
Studied at Cornell University.
AWARDS (3)
B
Francis A. Walker Medal
WON
B
Golden Plate Award
WON
B
Guggenheim Fellowship
WON
Biography
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.
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Frank Knight was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
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Frank Knight was born in McLean County.
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