About Richard Morris
Lived 1925 – 2008 (aged 83). Richard Morris was a British engineer and industrialist.
Sir James Richard Samuel Morris (20 November 1925 – 1 July 2008), also known as Dick Morris, was a British engineer and industrialist.
Richard Morris was born in London, the son of a banker. He was a boy chorister at All Souls, Langham Place, and was educated at Ardingly College. He began to train to be a doctor, before changing career and serving in the Welsh Guards, rising to Captain, and served in Palestine (region) as Israel was being created. He was chairman and managing director of Brown & Root from 1980 to 1990.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Morris?
English engineer and industrialist
When was Richard Morris born?
Richard Morris was born on 17 January 1925 in London.
When did Richard Morris die?
Richard Morris died on 17 January 2008 in Derby.
What was Richard Morris's occupation?
Richard Morris was an engineer and industrialist.
What nationality was Richard Morris?
Richard Morris was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Morris (chemical engineer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Morris. https://biography.guide/richard-morris-engineer/
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