Walter Edward Harris

Canadian politician (1904–1999)
Person human Q7964747
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Walter Edward Harris

Summary

Walter Edward Harris is a human[1]. He was born in Grey Highlands[2]. He was born on January 14, 1904[3]. He died on January 10, 1999[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Walter Edward Harris's place of birth was Grey Highlands[2].
  • Walter Edward Harris was born on January 14, 1904[3].
  • Walter Edward Harris died on January 10, 1999[4].
  • Walter Edward Harris held citizenship in Canada[8].
  • Walter Edward Harris's professions included lawyer[5].
  • Walter Edward Harris worked as a politician[6].
  • Walter Edward Harris held the position of Minister of Finance[9].
  • Walter Edward Harris held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[10].
  • Walter Edward Harris held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[11].
  • Walter Edward Harris held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[12].
  • Walter Edward Harris held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[13].
  • Walter Edward Harris is recorded as male[14].
  • Walter Edward Harris's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Walter Edward Harris was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada[16].
  • Walter Edward Harris's Commons category is recorded as Walter Edward Harris[17].
  • Walter Edward Harris's family name is recorded as Harris[18].
  • Walter Edward Harris's given name is recorded as Walter[19].
  • Walter Edward Harris's given name is recorded as Edward[20].
  • Walter Edward Harris's work location is recorded as Ottawa[21].
  • Walter Edward Harris's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Walter Edward Harris's candidacy in election is recorded as 1940 Canadian federal election[23].
  • Walter Edward Harris's candidacy in election is recorded as 1945 Canadian federal election[24].
  • Walter Edward Harris's candidacy in election is recorded as 1949 Canadian federal election[25].
  • Walter Edward Harris's candidacy in election is recorded as 1953 Canadian federal election[26].
  • Walter Edward Harris's candidacy in election is recorded as 1957 Canadian federal election[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Edward Harris's place of birth was Grey Highlands[2]. He was born on January 14, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Minister of Finance[9], a position[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1867[30] and member of the House of Commons of Canada[10], a position[31], in Canada[32].

Personal Life

Walter Edward Harris was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada[16].

Death and Burial

Walter Edward Harris died on January 10, 1999[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Edward Harris ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Walter Edward Harris born?

Walter Edward Harris was born in Grey Highlands[2].

What did Walter Edward Harris do for work?

Walter Edward Harris worked as lawyer[5] and politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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