Colorado Governor. After graduating with a law degree with honors from the University of Colorado in 1911, he was admitted to the bar, practiced law with the Moynihan-Hughes-Knous law firm in Montrose, Colorado and became a mining and irrigation legal expert. He was mayor of Montrose (1926-30), and was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives (1928-30) and the Colorado State Senate (1930-36). He also served as judge on the Colorado Supreme Court (1937-47). In 1947, he was elected as a Democrat the 31st Governor of Colorado, serving until he resigned 1950. During his term, financial support was improved for state aid to schools and for workmen compensation, the Highway Department was restructured, and a bill was enacted combating specific diseases. The state's general fund increased with a significant surplus, several public health units were established, and the state system of accounts and controls was revamped and improved. After leaving office, he was appointed as the U.S. District Judge of Colorado and served until his death. His son Robert Lee Knous served as the 36th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado (1959-67).
Colorado Governor. After graduating with a law degree with honors from the University of Colorado in 1911, he was admitted to the bar, practiced law with the Moynihan-Hughes-Knous law firm in Montrose, Colorado and became a mining and irrigation legal expert. He was mayor of Montrose (1926-30), and was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives (1928-30) and the Colorado State Senate (1930-36). He also served as judge on the Colorado Supreme Court (1937-47). In 1947, he was elected as a Democrat the 31st Governor of Colorado, serving until he resigned 1950. During his term, financial support was improved for state aid to schools and for workmen compensation, the Highway Department was restructured, and a bill was enacted combating specific diseases. The state's general fund increased with a significant surplus, several public health units were established, and the state system of accounts and controls was revamped and improved. After leaving office, he was appointed as the U.S. District Judge of Colorado and served until his death. His son Robert Lee Knous served as the 36th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado (1959-67).
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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