Walter Marvin Knott was an American farmer who created the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park in California, introduced the Boysenberry, and made Knott's Berry Farm boysenberry preserves.
Born | December 11, 1889 San Bernardino, California, US |
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Died | December 3, 1981 (aged 91) Buena Park, California, US |
Resting place | Loma Vista Cemetery, Fullerton, California |
Occupation | Farmer, amusement park owner |
Years active | 1920s–1974 |
Known for | Founder of Knott's Berry Farm |
Spouse(s) | Cordelia Knott |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Elgin Charles Knott (father) |
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