David Harris (South African businessman)

Colonel Sir
David Harris
Member of the Parliament for Kimberley
In office
1897–1929
MonarchsVictoria (1897-1901)
Edward VII (1901-1910)
George V (1910-1929)
Preceded byBarney Barnato
Personal details
Born(1852-07-12)12 July 1852
London, England
Died23 September 1942(1942-09-23) (aged 89–90)
Kimberley, South Africa
RelationsBarney Barnato (cousin)
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
RankColonel
Battles/warsSecond Boer War
Xhosa Wars

Colonel Sir David Harris KCMG (12 July 1852 - 23 September 1942) was a soldier, diamond magnate, and legislator.[1]

  1. ^ de Kock, W. J. (1968). Dictionary of South African biography: Vol I. Pretoria: Human Sciences Research Council. p. 351.