& R. Knight and was one of the largest textile manufacturers in the world when he died in 1912 .
Robert Knight ( 8 January 1826 -- 26 November 1912 ) was a New England industrialist and philanthropist , who was a partner with his brother Benjamin Knight in B.B.
& Benjamin Knight   and was one of the largest textile manufacturers in the world when Robert Knight died in 1912 .
Robert Knight ( 8 January 1826 -- 26 November 1912 ) was a New England industrialist and philanthropist , who was a partner with his brother Benjamin Knight in B.B.