About Lewis Edward Harris
Lived 1900 – 1983 (aged 82). Lewis Edward Harris was a New Zealand farmer.
Sir Lewis Edward Harris (25 March 1900 – 6 March 1983) was a New Zealand farmer, stock dealer and philanthropist. He was born in Woodville, New Zealand, on 25 March 1900.
In the 1960 Queen's Birthday Honours, Harris was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for philanthropic and social welfare services, especially in the interests of disabled children. He was made a Knight Bachelor, for services to disabled people, in the 1979 Queen's Birthday Honours.
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Who was Lewis Edward Harris?
Farmer, stock dealer, philanthropist (1900-1983)
When was Lewis Edward Harris born?
Lewis Edward Harris was born on 25 March 1900.
When did Lewis Edward Harris die?
Lewis Edward Harris died on 6 March 1983.
What was Lewis Edward Harris's occupation?
Lewis Edward Harris was a farmer.
What nationality was Lewis Edward Harris?
Lewis Edward Harris was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Lewis Edward Harris
· DBpedia: Lewis Harris (philanthropist)
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