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...
Established in 1866 this Building Society was closed down in 1984 by the Registrar of Friendly Societies for what were then considered unsafe business practices. From This Is Money: "The New Cross ...
Company founded by Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling. It operates a group of theme bars, restaurants and clubs.
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