William Goodfellow (philanthropist)
| Sir William Goodfellow | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 May 1880 |
| Died | 5 November 1974 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Occupation | Businessman & Philanthropist |
| Relatives | Douglas Goodfellow (son) |
Sir William Goodfellow (26 May 1880 – 5 November 1974) was a New Zealand hardware merchant, dairying industrialist, company director and philanthropist. He was born in Alexandra, Waikato, New Zealand on 26 May 1880.[1]
In the 1953 Coronation Honours Goodffellow was appointed a Knight Bachelor for service to the dairy industry.[2]
References
- ↑ Rowe, Margaret. "William Goodfellow". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 39866. pp. 3003–3006. 26 May 1953. Retrieved 13 June 2013.