James Knight (diplomat)
James Knight | |
|---|---|
| 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 76–77) |
| 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. He previously served as ambassador to Benin from 2009 to 2012. In addition to English he speaks French and Portuguese.