James Knight | |
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| United States Ambassador to Chad | |
| In office September 6, 2013 – June 2016 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Mark Boulware |
| Succeeded by | Geeta Pasi |
| United States Ambassador to Benin | |
| In office November 3, 2009 – April 28, 2012 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Gayleatha Brown |
| Succeeded by | Michael A. Raynor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948 (age 75–76) |
| Spouse | Amelia Rector Bell |
| Alma mater | Wichita State University University of Chicago |
James A. Knight (born 1948) is the former United States Ambassador to Chad, having been confirmed on May 23, 2013.[1] He previously served as ambassador to Benin from 2009 to 2012. In addition to English he speaks French and Portuguese.[2]
- ^ List of Ambassadorial Appointments
- ^ Ambassador James Knight Archived 2009-09-22 at the Wayback Machine. Biography from the U.S. Embassy at Cotonou, Benin. Retrieved 27 February 2010.