Harry Colebourn
Harry D. Colebourn | |
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Colebourn and Winnie on Salisbury Plain in 1914 | |
| Born | 12 April 1887 Birmingham, England |
| Died | 24 September 1947 (aged 60) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Canadian Army Veterinary Corps |
| Known for | Inspiring the creation of Winnie-the-Pooh |
| Alma mater | Ontario Veterinary College |
Harry D. Colebourn (April 12, 1887 – September 24, 1947) was a Canadian veterinarian and officer with the Royal Canadian Army Veterinary Corps best known for donating a bear cub named "Winnie" (short for "Winnipeg") to London Zoo. Winnie later inspired the creation of A. A. Milne's famous children's book character Winnie-the-Pooh.