Russell Matthews
Civil engineer, Deceased Person
1896 – 1987
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Who was Russell Matthews?
Sir Russell Matthews OBE was a New Zealand civil engineer, roading contractor, businessman, horticulturist and philanthropist. He was born in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand on 19 July 1896.
He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1971 New Year Honours for services to the community, and a Knight Bachelor in the 1982 New Year Honours for services to horticulture and the community.
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- Born
- Jul 19, 1896
New Plymouth - Nationality
- New Zealand
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 25, 1987
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on July 23, 2013
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