The phrase "though known" can be used in written English.
It is typically used to express a contrast. For example: Though known for its great food, the restaurant was surprisingly empty.
The wrongdoer, though known, is powerless.
Though known primarily as a songwriter, Mr. Cochran made records well into his 60s.
Though known to the FBI, he has not been charged with any crime.
Oddly enough, the French, though known for romance, do not use "love" at all.
Bangungot, though known by different names, is widespread throughout Southeast Asia.
Though known to significantly prevent maternal deaths, contraceptive use among females is poor in low and middle-income countries.
These sanctions, though known within the PCC and the industry, have never been made explicit in public before.
The CEO of one technology company, though known as a great strategist, still let zooming in drive some decisions.
Though known for winning consensus, people who have worked with Mr. Paterson warn that is foolish to underestimate him.
Though known to have an occasionally vicious temper, Mr Fukuda's manner for the most part is grey and conciliatory.
Though known for his range, Granderson has a tendency to misjudge fly balls, and that has occasionally concerned the Yankees.
