About Harrison Courtenay
Lived 1904 – 1982 (aged 77). Harrison Courtenay was a barrister and politician.
Woldrich Harrison Courtenay was a Belizean politician, serving as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 12 March 1965 to 3 October 1974. He was born in 1904 and first worked as a civil servant in British Honduras (1920–1937), before studying law at London University. He graduated as a Doctor of Laws from Lincoln's Inn in 1936, and also worked as a radio announcer in the Anglican Church of British Honduras. He was married to Josephine, née Robinson.
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Who was Harrison Courtenay?
Belizean politician (1904-1982)
When was Harrison Courtenay born?
Harrison Courtenay was born on 15 July 1904.
When did Harrison Courtenay die?
Harrison Courtenay died on 26 June 1982.
What was Harrison Courtenay's occupation?
Harrison Courtenay was a barrister and politician.
What nationality was Harrison Courtenay?
Harrison Courtenay's recorded nationality: British Honduras, Belize.
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