| Harrison, George 1943-2001. British singer and songwriter who was formerly lead guitarist with the Beatles. His best-known compositions include "Here Comes the Sun" and "My Sweet Lord." |
| Harrison, Peter 1716-1775. British-born American architect noted as the designer of King's Chapel in Boston and Christ Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. |
| Harrison, Sir Reginald Carey Known as "Rex." 1908-1990. British actor best remembered for his portrayal of Professor Henry Higgins in the Broadway musical and film versions of My Fair Lady, for which he was awarded a Tony (1956) and an Academy Award (1964). |
| Harrison, William Henry 1773-1841. The ninth President of the United States (1841). He died of pneumonia after one month in office. |
Har·ri·son 1 (h r  -s n), Benjamin 1726-1791. American Revolutionary leader who served as a member of the Continental Congress (1774-1778) and was also governor of Virginia (1782-1784). |
| Har·ri·son 2 (hr-sn), Benjamin 1833-1901. The 23rd President of the United States (1889-1893). The first Pan-American Conference took place (1889) during his administration. |
Harrison [ˈhærɪsən]
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1. (Biographies / Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901) M, US, POLITICS: head of state) Benjamin. 1833-1901, 23rd president of the US (1889-93)
2. (Biographies / Harrison, George (1943-2002) M, British, MUSIC: rock singer, MUSIC: guitarist, MUSIC: songwriter) George. 1943-2001, British rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter: a member of the Beatles (1962-70). His solo recordings include All Things Must Pass (1970) and Cloud Nine (1987)
3. (Biographies / Harrison, Rex (Carey) (1908-1990) M, British, THEATRE: actor) Rex (Carey). 1908-90, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Blithe Spirit (1945), and My Fair Lady (1964)
4. (Biographies / Harrison, Tony (1937 M, British, WRITING: poet, THEATRE: dramatist, WRITING: translator) Tony. born 1937, British poet, dramatist, and translator: best known for his poems for television and his translations for the stage
5. (Biographies / Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841) M, US, POLITICS: head of state) grandfather of Benjamin, William Henry. 1773-1841, 9th president of the US (1841)
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| Noun | 1. | Harrison - English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990) |
| 2. |  Harrison - English rock star; lead guitarist of the Beatles (1943-2001)Beatles - a rock group from Liverpool who between 1962 and 1970 produced a variety of hit songs and albums (most of them written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon) | |
| 3. |  Harrison - 23rd President of the United States (1833-1901) | |
| 4. |  Harrison - 9th President of the United States; caught pneumonia during his inauguration and died shortly after (1773-1841) |
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