Richard F. Kneip

American politician (1933-1987)
Person human Q375135
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Richard F. Kneip

Summary

Richard F. Kneip is a human[1]. Born in Tyler[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1933[3]. He died in Sioux Falls[4]. He died on March 9, 1987[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tyler[2], Richard F. Kneip…
  • Richard F. Kneip died in Sioux Falls[4].
  • Richard F. Kneip was born on January 7, 1933[3].
  • Richard F. Kneip died on March 9, 1987[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery[9].
  • Richard F. Kneip held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Richard F. Kneip's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Richard F. Kneip's professions included politician[7].
  • Richard F. Kneip held the position of United States Ambassador to Singapore[11].
  • Richard F. Kneip held the position of Governor of South Dakota[12].
  • Richard F. Kneip held the position of ambassador[13].
  • Richard F. Kneip held the position of member of the State Senate of South Dakota[14].
  • Richard F. Kneip was educated at South Dakota State University[15].
  • Richard F. Kneip was educated at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University[16].
  • Richard F. Kneip is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard F. Kneip's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard F. Kneip was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].
  • Richard F. Kneip's family name is recorded as Kneip[20].
  • Richard F. Kneip's given name is recorded as Richard[21].
  • Richard F. Kneip's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Richard F. Kneip's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/richard-francis-kneip/[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tyler[2], Richard F. Kneip… he was born on January 7, 1933[3].

Education

Educated at South Dakota State University[15], a public research university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1881[26] and College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University[16], a liberal arts college in the United States[27], in United States[28], founded in 1913[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to Singapore[11], a position[30], in Singapore[31], founded in 1966[32]; Governor of South Dakota[12], a governor[33], in United States[34], founded in 1889[35]; ambassador[13], a diplomatic rank[36]; and member of the State Senate of South Dakota[14], a position[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

Richard F. Kneip was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].

Death and Burial

Richard F. Kneip died on March 9, 1987[5]. He passed away in Sioux Falls[4]. Burial took place at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Richard F. Kneip ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Richard F. Kneip born?

Born in Tyler[2], Richard F. Kneip…

Where did Richard F. Kneip die?

Richard F. Kneip passed away in Sioux Falls[4].

What did Richard F. Kneip do for work?

Richard F. Kneip worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Richard F. Kneip go to school?

Richard F. Kneip was educated at South Dakota State University[15] and College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, politician
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at South Dakota State University, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University
    Place of death Sioux Falls
    Prabook id 566205
    Family name Kneip
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