About Harold Parfitt
Lived 1921 – 2006 (aged 84). Harold Parfitt was an American engineer.
Harold Robert Parfitt (August 6, 1921 – May 21, 2006) was an American military officer and engineer who was the last Governor of the Panama Canal Zone, from 1975 to 1979.
Biography He was born in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, on August 6, 1921, to William Parfitt and Elizabeth Patterson.
Legacy He is the father of Karen Hughes, who was a close advisor to president George W. Bush.
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Who was Harold Parfitt?
United States general
When was Harold Parfitt born?
Harold Parfitt was born on 6 August 1921 in Coaldale.
When did Harold Parfitt die?
Harold Parfitt died on 21 May 2006 in Dallas.
What was Harold Parfitt's occupation?
Harold Parfitt was an engineer.
What nationality was Harold Parfitt?
Harold Parfitt was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Parfitt. https://biography.guide/harold-parfitt/
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