Richard Knight may refer to: Richard Knight (MP) (by 1518–1555 or later), English MP for Chichester Sir Richard Knight (1639–1679) , English MP for Lymington Richard Knight (footballer) (born 1979), English footballer Richard Knight (1659–1745), of Downton, Herefordshire, ironmaster Richard Payne Knight (1750–1824), MP, classical scholar, connoisseur, archaeologist and numismatist Richard of the Knight Brothers, a soul music duo Richard Knight (rower) (born 1928), British Olympic rower Richard Knight (speedway rider) (born 1959), former motorcycle speedway rider