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Eric Knight

Birthday: April 10, 1897 (45 years) Died: January 15, 1943 (81 years Ago in )

HomeTown: England, England, United Kingdom

Eric Knight was a British novelist and children’s author who gained fame for his book Lassie Come-Home, published in 1943. He is also known for his other works such as This Above All and The Flying Yorkshireman. Eric Knight was born on April 10, 1897 in England, United Kingdom. Eric Knight died on January 15, 1943 at the age of 45 years in . Discover below for comprehensive details about Eric Knight, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Eric Knight Wiki Table

Stage NameEric Knight
Real NameEric Knight
Profession(s)Children's Author,
BirthdayApril 10, 1897
Zodiac SignAries
DeathDied on January 15, 1943 (81 years ago) (Age: 45 years) in
GenderMale
BirthplaceEngland, United Kingdom
HometownEngland, England, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish

Eric Knight Family and Personal Life

  1. Eric Knight was born in England, United Kingdom.
  2. Eric Knight’s birth sign is Aries.

Eric Knight Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Eric Knight? Eric Knight was a British novelist and children’s author best known for his 1943 work Lassie Come-Home and other novels like This Above All and The Flying Yorkshireman.
  2. Early Life: Knight began his career by serving in the Canadian Army. Later, he served in the United States Army.
  3. Death: Tragically, Knight died in a plane crash over South America while serving in the US Army.
  4. Post-Army Life: In the later years of his life, Knight settled on a Pennsylvania farm where he raised collies.
  5. Personal Life: Knight was married twice. His first marriage was to Dorothy Caroline Noyes Hall from 1917 to 1932, which produced three daughters. In 1937, he married Jere Brylawski.
  6. Legacy: The popular 1943 film version of Knight’s novel Lassie Come-Home was starred by actor Roddy McDowall.

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