Leonard Knight Elmhirst

Leonard Knight Elmhirst
Elmhirst in 1924
Chairman of the Dartington Trust
In office
1931–1972
Succeeded byMaurice 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
Died16 April 1974(1974-04-16) (aged 80)
NationalityBritish subject
Spouses
(m. 1925; died 1968)
Susanna Isaacs
(m. 1973)
Children2
Alma mater
OccupationPhilanthropist and agronomist
Known for
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Branch/service British Army
Years of service1918–19

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.