William Workman (Canadian politician)
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William Workman (May 1807 ā 23 February 1878), of Mount Prospect House, Montreal, was an Irish-born Canadian entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist. He was a partner in Canada's largest wholesale hardware house of Frothingham & Workman, and President of Montreal's City Bank. He was Mayor of Montreal and invested in railways, shipping, real estate and charity. His home was in Montreal's Golden Square Mile and he is buried at Mount Royal Cemetery.
Quick Facts 12th Mayor of Montreal, Preceded by ...
William Workman | |
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12th Mayor of Montreal | |
In office 1868ā1871 | |
Preceded by | Henry Starnes |
Succeeded by | Charles Coursol |
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Born | May 1807 Ballymacash, County Antrim, Ireland |
Died | 23 February 1878(1878-02-23) (aged 70) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Resting place | Mount Royal Cemetery |
Profession | businessman |
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