When was Lawren Harris born?

Lawren Harris was born on 23 October 1885 in Brantford.

What positions has Lawren Harris held?

Positions held by Lawren Harris include: trustee (1950–1965); trustee (since 1942); president (since 1942); artist-in-residence (1934–1938); president (1933–1936).

Where did Lawren Harris study?

Lawren Harris was educated at St. Andrew's College, University of Toronto, Central Technical School.

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Lawren Harris

Canadian painter (1885-1970)

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Lawren Stewart Harris LL. D. was a Canadian painter, best known as one of the founding members of the Group of Seven. He played a key role as a catalyst in Canadian art, as a visionary in Canadian landscape art and in the development of modern art in Canada.

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Born: 23 October 1885 wd
Place of birth: Brantford wd
Died: 29 January 1970 wd
Place of death: Vancouver wd
Citizenship: Canada wd
Occupation: painter wd
Education: St. Andrew's College, University of Toronto, Central Technical School wd
Spouse: Bess Larkin Housser Harris wd

Positions held wd

trustee (1950–1965)
trustee (since 1942)
president (since 1942)
artist-in-residence (1934–1938)
president (1933–1936)

Awards wd

Companion of the Order of Canada (1969)
Person of National Historic Significance (1970)
honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia (1946)
Honorary doctorate from University of Toronto (1951)

Questions

When was Lawren Harris born?: Lawren Harris was born on 23 October 1885 in Brantford.
What positions has Lawren Harris held?: Positions held by Lawren Harris include: trustee (1950–1965); trustee (since 1942); president (since 1942); artist-in-residence (1934–1938); president (1933–1936).
Where did Lawren Harris study?: Lawren Harris was educated at St. Andrew's College, University of Toronto, Central Technical School.

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