Portrait of W. Averell Harriman. Source and license are linked in the caption.

W. Averell Harriman

About

American businessman, politician and diplomat (1891–1986)

Quick Facts

Name
W. Averell Harriman
Born
1891-11-15
Died
1986-07-26
Occupation
diplomat / politician / polo player / businessperson / ambassador / governor
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
New York City

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

4 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
1983Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal Received
1969Presidential Medal of Freedom Received
—Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame Received
—Order of the Patriotic War Received

Education

  • Groton School
  • Yale UniversityUntil 1913

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q345531 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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