Margaret E. Knight
- January 10, 2024
- Entrepreneur
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Margaret E. Knight |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 14, 1838(1838-02-14) |
| Age | 186 |
| Date Of Death | 1914-10-12 |
| Birthplace | York |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Maine |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Margaret E. Knight Biography
| Name | Margaret E. Knight |
| Birthday | Feb 14 |
| Birth Year | 1838 |
| Place Of Birth | York |
| Home Town | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Parents | Hannah Teal, James Knight |
| Siblings | Eliza Knight, Jim Knight, Charlie Knight |
Margaret E. Knight is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on February 14, 1838 in York, Maine, United States. She is often referred to as the greatest female inventor of the 19th Century. She was the first to create square-bottomed paper bags.
By She was awarded the Decoration of the Royal Legion of Honour by Queen Victoria., she was presented with the Decoration of The Royal Legion of Honor.
She was never married. To her death, she was an independent woman.
Margaret E. Knight Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Entrepreneur |
| House | Living in own house. |
Margaret E. Knight is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Margaret E. Knight 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
When she was in a paper bag factory, she came up with a new way of putting together bags.
In 1870, she founded the Eastern Paper Bag Company. They made paper bags for groceries that were similar to those used later.
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Who is Margaret E. Knight Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Margaret Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Margaret E. Knight celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.
What did Margaret Knight invent?
Paper bag
Why did Margaret E Knight invent the paper bag machine?
After witnessing a serious accident caused by a malfunctioning loom , Knight was inspired to create her first invention, a safety device that became a standard fixture on looms. That device was the first of many technical innovations that would touch a wide range of industries.
Did Margaret E Knight get married?
Her life revolved around inventions, creations, and innovations but she failed to profit much from her work. Knight never married and died on October 12, 1914.
How many inventions did Margaret Knight have?
Although she was not the first woman to receive a patent, she was one of the most productive of female inventors, having some 27 patents to her credit.
What is Margaret E knight known for?
Margaret Eloise Knight (February 14, 1838 – October 12, 1914) was an American inventor, notably of a machine to produce flat-bottomed paper bags. She has been called “the most famous 19th-century woman inventor”.