About Leicester Harmsworth
Lived 1870 – 1937 (aged 66). Leicester Harmsworth was a British politician.
Career Harmsworth was a director of Amalgamated Press, the publishing company owned by his brother, Lord Northcliffe. In 1918 he was created a Baronet, of Moray Lodge in the Royal Borough of Kensington.
Harmsworth was an active member of the Sylvan Debating Club, which was founded by his father, and served as its Secretary.
Family Harmsworth married Annie Louisa, daughter of Thomas Scott, in 1892. They had four sons and three daughters. He died in January 1937, aged 66, and was succeeded in the baronetcy by his eldest son, Alfred. Lady Harmsworth died in December 1963.
Library A portion of his book collection is now owned by the Folger Shakespeare Library.
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Who was Leicester Harmsworth?
British politician (1870-1937)
When was Leicester Harmsworth born?
Leicester Harmsworth was born on 1 November 1870 in Hampstead.
When did Leicester Harmsworth die?
Leicester Harmsworth died on 19 January 1937 in East Finchley.
What was Leicester Harmsworth's occupation?
Leicester Harmsworth was a politician.
What nationality was Leicester Harmsworth?
Leicester Harmsworth was British.
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