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Harry Rethers

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Given Name
Harry
Surname
Rethers
Occupation
Brigadier General

The Name Harry

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
A ruler of an estate or home ruler.
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The Rethers Surname

Origin
German
Meaning
Plural or possessive form indicating multiple people with the Rether occupation or family name.
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