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Henry Harris

1856 – 1941

British politician

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Lived 1856 – 1941 (aged 84–85). Henry Harris was a British politician and barrister.

Sir Henry Percy Harris (8 September 1856 - 23 August 1941) was a British Conservative Party politician who served first on the London County Council, and then as a Member of Parliament.

Henry Percy Harris was born on 8 September 1856, the son of Sir George David Harris, a member of the London County Council from its creation in January 1889. Henry Harris was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford University, before qualifying as a barrister in 1881.

Harris was elected as Conservative and Unionist Member of Parliament (MP) for Paddington South at the general elections of January and December 1910. In the 1918 general election he stood as a Conservative supporter of David Lloyd George's coalition Government and was re-elected unopposed. He then retired from Parliament and did not contest the 1922 general election.

In 1917 he was appointed a Knight Commander (KBE) of the Order of the British Empire for his services as Chairman of the London War Pensions Committee.

He died on 23 August 1941 at the age of 84.

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Important facts

Born
1856
Birth century
Education
Christ Church, Eton College
Positions held
Member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of London County Council
Also known as
Sir Henry Harris, Henry Percy Harris, Sir Henry Percy Harris

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Harris?

British politician (1856-1941)

When was Henry Harris born?

Henry Harris was born in 1856.

When did Henry Harris die?

Henry Harris died on 23 August 1941.

What was Henry Harris's occupation?

Henry Harris was a politician and barrister.

What nationality was Henry Harris?

Henry Harris was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Harris

· Wikidata: Q26271050

· DBpedia: Henry Percy Harris

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