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Harry Wigley (Henry Rodolph Wigley) was born on 2 February, 1913 in Fairlie, New Zealand, is an A New Zealand male skiers. Discover Harry Wigley'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 67 years old?

Popular As Henry Rodolph Wigley
Occupation Businessman
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 2 February, 1913
Birthday 2 February
Birthplace Fairlie, New Zealand
Date of death 15 September, 1980
Died Place Christchurch, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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Who Is Harry Wigley's Wife?

His wife is Isabella Jessie Allport

Family
Parents Jessie Christie Grant Rodolph Wigley
Wife Isabella Jessie Allport
Sibling Not Available
Children 5

Harry Wigley Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Harry Wigley worth at the age of 67 years old? Harry Wigley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Harry Wigley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Businessman

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1913

Sir Henry Rodolph Wigley (2 February 1913 – 15 September 1980) was a pilot, entrepreneur, and pioneer of the New Zealand tourism industry.

Wigley was born at Fairlie in 1913.

1930

In the 1930s, Wigley entered the family firm, the Mount Cook Tourist Company of New Zealand which his father Rodolph Wigley had founded, but he had begun pilot training while in his teens, and at the outbreak of World War II joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force, first as a flying instructor, then as a fighter pilot in the Pacific - leaving with the rank of wing commander

1936

Wigley had been captain of the New Zealand ski team in 1936–37, and after the war led his company in establishing new ski-fields and facilities at Coronet Peak and Lake Ohau.

1946

On 11 January 1946, Wigley was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Miliatary Division), in recognition of conspicuous service in operations against the Japanese.

1955

In the early 1950s, Wigley also encouraged the company to involve itself in the aerial topdressing businesses, and on 22 September 1955 he successfully landed on the snowfield of the Tasman Glacier with an Auster Aiglet aircraft fitted with retractable wooden skis of his own design.

After that flight, which was reputed to be the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere, ski-plane trips to Tasman Glacier became a key part of the Mt Cook tourism.

1969

In the 1969 Queen's Birthday Honours, Wigley was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Civil Division), for services to the tourist industry.

1976

His appointment was elevated to Knight Commander in the 1976 New Year Honours, for services to the tourist, travel and aviation industries.

1980

Wigley died of a heart attack on a golf course in Christchurch on 15 September 1980.

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