Walter Knott

Walter Knott
Walter Knott
	Knott at his 60th Anniversary in 1971
Born	December 11, 1889; San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Died	December 3, 1981 (aged 91); Buena Park, California, U.S.
Resting place	Loma Vista Cemetery, Fullerton, California
Occupation(s)	Farmer, amusement park owner, businessman
Years active	1920–1974
Known for	Founder of Knott's Berry Farm
Spouse	Cordelia Hornaday (m.1911–1974; her death)
Children	4
Father	Elgin Charles Knott

Walter Marvin Knott (December 11, 1889 – December 3, 1981) was an American farmer and businessman who founded the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park in Buena Park, California, introduced and mass-marketed the boysenberry, and founded the Knott's Berry Farm food brand.

Walter Knott
Knott at his 60th Anniversary in 1971
Born	(1889-12-11)December 11, 1889 San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Died	December 3, 1981(1981-12-03) (aged 91) Buena Park, California, U.S.
Resting place	Loma Vista Cemetery, Fullerton, California
Occupation(s)	Farmer, amusement park owner, businessman
Years active	1920–1974
Known for	Founder of Knott's Berry Farm
Spouse	Cordelia Hornaday (m.1911–1974; her death)
Children	4
Father	Elgin Charles Knott