Attorney and former Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina
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Key moments and achievements from Haden Knox's life.
Haden was born
· Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Degree
Knox earned his law degree summa cum laude from Wake Forest University School of Law as a Babcock Scholar, after serving as student body president at North Carolina State University.
Degree
Knox earned his law degree summa cum laude from Wake Forest University School of Law as a Babcock Scholar, after serving as student body president at North Carolina State University.
Office
Knox began his elected career in the North Carolina Senate, where he served two terms through 1974.
Office
Knox began his elected career in the North Carolina Senate, where he served two terms through 1974.
Campaign
Knox chaired Jim Hunt's successful 1976 campaign for governor of North Carolina, cementing his place among the state's Democratic leadership.
Campaign
Knox chaired Jim Hunt's successful 1976 campaign for governor of North Carolina, cementing his place among the state's Democratic leadership.
Office
Knox became the 49th mayor of Charlotte, serving from 1979 to 1983 as the city grew into a major financial and commercial center.
Office
Knox became the 49th mayor of Charlotte, serving from 1979 to 1983 as the city grew into a major financial and commercial center.
Campaign
After leaving City Hall, Knox campaigned for governor of North Carolina but was defeated in the Democratic primary, closing his run in elected office.
Campaign
After leaving City Hall, Knox campaigned for governor of North Carolina but was defeated in the Democratic primary, closing his run in elected office.
Award
The North Carolina Bar Association inducted Knox into its General Practice Hall of Fame, recognizing decades of trial work and service to the legal profession.
Award
The North Carolina Bar Association inducted Knox into its General Practice Hall of Fame, recognizing decades of trial work and service to the legal profession.
Haden Knox passed away
