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Douglas Harkness (Douglas Scott Harkness) was born on 29 March, 1903 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian politician (1903–1999). Discover Douglas Harkness's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 96 years old?
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Douglas Scott Harkness |
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| Age |
96 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
29 March 1903 |
| Birthday |
29 March |
| Birthplace |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Date of death |
2 May, 1999 |
| Died Place |
Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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Douglas Harkness Height, Weight & Measurements
At 96 years old, Douglas Harkness height not available right now. We will update Douglas Harkness's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Douglas Harkness's Wife?
His wife is Frances Elizabeth MacMillan (m. 1932-1991)
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| Wife |
Frances Elizabeth MacMillan (m. 1932-1991) |
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| Children |
1 |
Douglas Harkness Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Douglas Harkness worth at the age of 96 years old? Douglas Harkness’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Canada. We have estimated Douglas Harkness's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Douglas Scott Harkness (29 March 1903 – 2 May 1999) was a Canadian politician.
He was born in Toronto, Ontario, and moved to Calgary, Alberta in 1929.
He graduated from the University of Alberta, then farmed and taught school in the vicinity of Red Deer.
He taught at Crescent Heights High School until 1939.
He fought during the Second World War from 1940 to 1945, serving in the European theater of war.
He was posted to Great Britain, Sicily, Italy and Northwest Europe.
In 1943 was awarded the George Medal "in recognition of conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner".
Harkness was aboard a troopship when it was torpedoed transiting from Sicily to England.
Harkness was awarded the medal for his organization of the abandonment of the ship.
In 1945, Harkness was the commanding officer of the 5th Anti-Tank Regiment of the 4th Armoured Division.
After returning from the war, Harkness returned to farming, residing in De Winton, Alberta, south of Calgary.
In 1945, Harkness was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the constituency of Calgary East and briefly held the Cabinet positions of Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister of National Revenue under the government of John Diefenbaker.
He was sworn into the Queen's Privy Council for Canada on August 7, 1957, as Minister of Agriculture.
Harkness was appointed Minister of National Defence, being sworn in on October 11, 1960.
He precipitated a political crisis when he resigned from cabinet in February 1963 to protest Diefenbaker's opposition to stationing American nuclear warheads in Canada.
The resignation precipitated a split in the cabinet and contributed to the defeat of the government in the 1963 federal election.
He continued to sit as a Member of Parliament until 1972.
In 1978 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
The Douglas Harkness Community School in Calgary is named in his honour.
There is a Douglas Scott Harkness fonds at Library and Archives Canada.
He lived in Calgary until his death in 1999.
