Harry Elkins Widener
Harry Elkins Widener (January 3, 1885 – April 15, 1912) was an American businessman and bibliophile, and a member of the Widener family. His mother built Harvard University's Widener Memorial Library in his memory, after his death on the foundering of the RMS Titanic.
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| Born | January 3, 1885 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, 1912 (aged 27) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (A.B., 1907) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, book collector |
| Known for | Namesake of Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library |
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