Born Scotland. Emigrated to Canada in 1838 to work with the Hudson's Bay Company. He worked his way up the company and entered politics, made his fortune and was knighted in 1886. Died 28 Grosvenor Square. Buried Highgate cemetery. Unusually his daughter was allowed to inherit the barony.
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Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, Donald Smith
{Either side of a cartouche/shield:} Mission founded 1887 Buildings erected 1...
Carpet manufacturer, politician and philanthropist. Born in Halifax, Yorkshire. He worked at his father's massive carpet factory before entering parliament in 1852. He erected twenty-one almshouses...
Created the Royal Exchange in 1566 where the Gresham family crest, a grasshopper, can be seen. Son of Richard Gresham who was a Lord Mayor of London but Thomas never was.
Born and raised in Dublin as Hilary Mary Frayne. Married Galen Weston in 1966. They moved to Toronto in 1974, and HW became a Canadian citizen. Lieutenant Governor of Ontario 1997 - 2002.
Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Canada, Ireland
Started by Vincent Byrne and the Hon. Nona Byrne at 49 Harrington Road. 1966 moved to Great Peter Street, Westminster. 1972 moved to Strutton Ground, occupying a number of buildings at different ti...
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