Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt
✓ Source-basedfallingNew Zealand viceroy, physician, athlete (1900-1994)
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Colonel Arthur Espie Porritt, Baron Porritt, was a New Zealand physician, military surgeon, statesman and athlete. He won a bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in the 100 m sprint.
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Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 1st BaronetAlso won baronet
Garfield ToddAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Otago
Te Rangi HīroaAlso won honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand
Sir Thomas Munro, 1st BaronetAlso won baronet
Allan WilsonAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Otago
Diamond JennessAlso won honorary doctor of the University of New ZealandAbout this person
Colonel Arthur Espie Porritt, Baron Porritt, was a New Zealand physician, military surgeon, statesman and athlete. He won a bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in the 100 m sprint. He served as the 11th governor-general of New Zealand from 1967 to 1972, becoming the first New Zealand-born person to hold the office.
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New ZealandCategory
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1900 to 1994 · aged 93
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