George Scarfe | |
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| Born | c. 1826 Plymouth, England , United Kingdom |
| Died | 14 April 1903 |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Known for | Co-founder of Harris Scarfe with George P. Harris (as George P. Harris, Scarfe and Co.) |
| Family | George P. Harris (brother) |
George Scarfe (c. 1826 – 14 April 1903) was an English-born merchant in Adelaide, South Australia, a partner in the firm of George P. Harris, Scarfe, & Co., later known as Harris Scarfe. Scarfe was called a "genius of commerce",[1] he was largely credited with the firm's early success and gained great personal wealth. His brother T. R. Scarfe (1843–1915), nephew F. G. Scarfe (1867–1961) and Frederick George's son-in-law C. C. Deeley were prominent in the 20th century development of the company.