George Harriman
British businessman
About George Harriman
Lived 1908 – 1973 (aged 65). George Harriman was a British businessperson, british Motor Corporation and rugby football.
Sir George William Harriman CBE (3 March 1908 – 29 May 1973 ) was a leading figure in the British motor industry in the 1960s.
Early life and education Harriman was born in Coventry to George Harriman, a "Motor Machinist", and May Victoria (née Cooper).
Career Morris Motors In 1923 he was apprenticed at the Hotchkiss works in Coventry of Morris Motors Limited. having taken over many of the responsibilities of Leonard Lord some years earlier. In 1957 his sister married his late wife's brother.
Honours Harriman was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1943 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1951.
He was knighted in 1965.
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British businessman
When was George Harriman born?
George Harriman was born on 3 March 1908 in Coventry.
When did George Harriman die?
George Harriman died on 29 May 1973.
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George Harriman was a businessperson, british Motor Corporation and rugby football.
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George Harriman was British.
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