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Michael Eavis

English dairy farmer and the founder of the Glastonbury Festival

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Also known as Athelstan Joseph Michael Eavis · Sir Athelstan Joseph Michael Eavis

Born: October 17, 1935
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Birthplace: Pilton
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation: farmer
Education: Wells Cathedral School
, Thames Nautical Training College
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Sir Athelstan Joseph Michael Eavis is an English dairy farmer and the co-creator of the Glastonbury Festival, which takes place at his farm in Pilton, Somerset.

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Sex or gender: male
Child: Emily Eavis
Awards: Commander of the Order of the British Empire
honorary doctorate(September 28, 2013) conferred by: The Open University
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Member of political party: Labour Party
Given name: Michael
Candidacy in election: 1997 United Kingdom general election electoral district: Wells · member of political party: Labour Party · votes received: 10,204

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