Walter Knott | |
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.jpg) 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, businessman |
| Years active | 1920–1974 |
| Known for | Founder of Knott's Berry Farm |
| Spouse | Cordelia Hornaday (m.1911–1974; her death) |
| Children | 4 |
| Father | Elgin Charles Knott |
Walter Marvin Knott (December 11, 1889 – December 3, 1981) was an American farmer and businessman who founded the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park in Buena Park, California, introduced and mass-marketed the boysenberry, and founded the Knott's Berry Farm food brand.