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Harry Harpham (Robert Harry Harpham) was born on 21 February, 1954 in Mansfield, England, is a British politician. Discover Harry Harpham'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 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Robert Harry Harpham |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
21 February, 1954 |
| Birthday |
21 February |
| Birthplace |
Mansfield, England |
| Date of death |
4 February, 2016 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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Harry Harpham Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Harry Harpham height not available right now. We will update Harry Harpham's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
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Who Is Harry Harpham's Wife?
His wife is Gill Furniss
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Gill Furniss |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Harry Harpham Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Harry Harpham worth at the age of 61 years old? Harry Harpham’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Harry Harpham'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 |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Harry Harpham Social Network
Timeline
Robert Harry Harpham (21 February 1954 – 4 February 2016) was a British Labour Party politician and coal miner.
Harpham was born on 21 February 1954 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England.
He took part in the miners' strike of 1984–85 as an NUM member, staying out for the duration.
Harpham moved to Sheffield in 1985, and studied at Northern College in Barnsley and the University of Sheffield as a mature student.
He graduated from Sheffield with a Bachelor's degree in 1991.
Harpham left school at 16, and became a coal miner at Clipstone Colliery.
In 2000, Harpham was elected to Sheffield City Council, serving as a councillor for Manor ward.
He represented Darnall ward from 2004 onwards, and was deputy leader of the council from 2012.
He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough from the May 2015 general election until he died nine months later.
He was succeeded by his widow, Gill Furniss, as the MP for the seat at the ensuing by-election.
He did not stand at the 2015 council election.
Harpham was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough in the 2015 general election.
He was one of the final deep coal miners ever to enter parliament.
He was one of 125 MPs who employed a member of their family, in his case, employing his wife as a part-time researcher.
He supported Andy Burnham in the 2015 Labour leadership election.
He served as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to Lisa Nandy, the shadow energy secretary.
He was a Member of Parliament for 260 days, making him one of the shortest serving MPs.
Harpham had a son and a daughter from his first marriage.
Harpham was diagnosed with terminal cancer in October 2015.
He died on 4 February 2016, aged 61.
On 16 February 2016, a non-religious funeral was held for him at Sheffield Cathedral.
Harpham's widow Gill Furniss, a member of Sheffield City Council, won the by-election caused by his death as Labour's candidate.
