Leonard Knight Elmhirst

Leonard Knight Elmhirst FRSA
Elmhirst in 1924
Chairman of the Dartington Trust
In office 1931–1972
Succeeded by	Maurice Ash
Devon County Councillor for Harberton
In office 1937–1952
Personal details
Born	(1893-06-06)6 June 1893 Worsbrough, West Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Died	16 April 1974(1974-04-16) (aged 80)
Nationality	British subject
Spouses	Dorothy Payne Whitney ​ ​ (m. 1925; died 1968)​ Susanna Isaacs ​ ​ (m. 1973)​
Children	2
Alma mater	Trinity College, Cambridge Cornell University
Occupation	Philanthropist and agronomist
Known for	Dartington Hall project in progressive education and rural reconstruction Founded Institute of Rural Reconstruction, Sriniketan Introduced artificial insemination of cattle to the UK President, Royal Forestry Society Member, Indian Rural Education Committee
Military service
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Branch/service	British Army
Years of service	1918–19

Leonard Knight Elmhirst FRSA (6 June 1893 – 16 April 1974) was a British philanthropist and agronomist who worked extensively in India. He co-founded with his wife, Dorothy, the Dartington Hall project in progressive education and rural reconstruction.