Eric Knight, a renowned writer, was born on April 10, 1897, in the charming town of Menston, which is nestled in the picturesque village of Ilkley, located in the county of Bradford, within the boundaries of West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
As a celebrated author, Knight is most famously known for his literary works, including the novels "This Above All", published in 1942, "Lassie Come Home", released in 1943, and "Lassie", which was published in 1954.
Throughout his personal life, Knight was married twice, first to Jere Brylawski and then to Dorothy Hall.
Sadly, Eric Knight's life came to a close on January 13, 1943, in the country of Dutch Guiana, which is now known as Suriname.