Walter Knott

Quick Facts

Full Name	Walter Knott
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Dec 11, 1889(1889-12-11)
Age	135
Date Of Death	December 3, 1981, Buena Park, CA
Birthplace	San Bernardino
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Walter Knott Biography

Walter Knott is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on December 11, 1889 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Famous for establishing the Knott’s Berry Farm theme park, this California fruit farmer, pie and preserves retailer also launched a popular restaurant.

The two of them, He and Walt Disney both opened successful Southern California theme parks during the middle of the Twentieth Century. along with He and Walt Disney both opened successful Southern California theme parks during the middle of the Twentieth Century. both launched popular Southern California theme parks during the mid-point of the Twentieth Century.

The city he was raised in is San Bernardino, California, and was raised in the city nearby, Pomona. His union with Cordelia Hornaday led to one son, named Russell and three daughters, Virginia, Toni, and Marion.

Walter Knott Net Worth

Walter Knott is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Walter Knott 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the beginning of his career as farmer, he planted an incredibly large berry , known to be the boysenberry hybrid.

He appeared on a show from the 1950s the Groucho Marx-hosted show You Bet Your Life.

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Who is Walter Knott Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Walter Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Walter Knott celebrates birthday on December 11 of every year.

Top Facts about Walter Knott

1. Walter Knott was born in 1889 in San Bernardino, California.
2. He founded Knott’s Berry Farm in 1920 with his wife.
3. The first attraction at the farm was a tea room.
4. The farm became famous for its fried chicken dinners.
5. Walter Knott introduced the boysenberry to the world.
6. He sold preserves made from the boysenberry at the farm.
7. In 1968, he sold Knott’s Berry Farm to Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
8. Walter Knott died in 1981 at the age of 91.
9. Today, Knott’s Berry Farm is one of Southern California’s top attractions.
10. The park features roller coasters, water rides, and live entertainment shows.

Were Walter Knott and Walt Disney friends?

Walter Knott created Knott’s Berry Farm, and Walt Disney created Disneyland. Both parks were near each other, but instead of competing, the two Walters became good friends. In fact, they were friends long before Disneyland was built.

What made Walter Knott famous?

Walter Marvin Knott (December 11, 1889 – December 3, 1981) 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.

Are any of the Knott family still alive?

Marion Knott Montapert, the only member of the Knott family born on the Orange County berry farm that grew into one of Southern California’s signature attractions, has died at her Newport Beach home. She was 92 and the last surviving child of Walter and Cordelia Knott.

What came first Disneyland or Knotts?

Disneyland opened in Anaheim in 1955 , but Knott’s Berry Farm, established by Walter Knott in Buena Park, can trace its history all the way back to 1920, and its incarnation as a theme park to 1940.