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Benjamin Harrison

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Personal Details

Given Name
Benjamin
Surname
Harrison
Occupation
President

The Name Benjamin

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Son of the right hand or son of the south.
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The Harrison Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Harry, a diminutive of Henry.
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Library of Congress

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