Walter Knott
Walter Marvin Knott (December 11, 1889 – December 3, 1981) was an American farmer who founded the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park in California, introduced the Boysenberry, and made Knott's Berry Farm boysenberry preserves.
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Knott at his 60th Anniversary in 1971 | |
| Born | December 11, 1889 |
| Died | December 3, 1981 (aged 91) Buena Park, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Loma Vista Cemetery, Fullerton, California |
| Occupation(s) | Farmer, amusement park owner |
| Years active | 1920s–1974 |
| Known for | Founder of Knott's Berry Farm |
| Spouse | Cordelia Knott |
| Children | 4 |
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