Michael Eavis CBE | |
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![]() Eavis in 2005 | |
Born | Athelstan Joseph Michael Eavis 17 October 1935 |
Occupation(s) | Farmer, businessman |
Known for | Founding Glastonbury Festival |
Children | Emily Eavis and four others |
Parent(s) | Michael and Jean Eavis |
Michael Eavis CBE[1] (born Athelstan Joseph Michael Eavis; 17 October 1935) is an English dairy farmer. He is the founder of the Glastonbury Festival, which takes place at his farm in Pilton, Somerset.