Harrison Weir, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harrison Weir

British artist

Date of Birth: 05-May-1824

Place of Birth: Lewes, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 03-Jan-1906

Profession: artist, painter

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Harrison William Weir (5 May 1824 – 3 January 1906), known as "The Father of the Cat Fancy", was an English gentleman and artist.He organised the first cat show in England, at The Crystal Palace, London, in July 1871.
He and his brother, John Jenner Weir, both served as judges in the show.
In 1887 Harrison Weir founded the National Cat Club and was its first President and Show Manager until his resignation in 1890.