Sir Percy Fitzpatrick
Sir Percy Fitzpatrick was a South African politician, businessman, and writer known for his influential role in promoting the idea of a minute of silence to honor those who died in World War I. He revived Edward Honey's proposal and presented it to King George V, resulting in its formal adoption by the Commonwealth, thereby establishing a lasting legacy of remembrance.
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Sir Percy Fitzpatrick suggested a similar initiative to Edward Honey's proposal for a minute of silence.
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