# Robert Wilkes

> Robert Wilkes was an Irish-Canadian politician and businessman. Born in Tullaghan, County Leitrim, Ireland, Wilkes came to Toronto from his native Ireland at sixteen, working as a clerk before buying a jewelry firm, Rossin Brothers, which he expanded into a cross-country operation. He later invested in railroads, and in 1871 he was appointed director of the Canadian Bank of Commerce.

*Canadian politician (1832-1880)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Country:** Canada
- **Born:** 1832-06-24
- **Died:** 1880-08-16
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Robert Wilkes was an Irish-Canadian politician and businessman. Born in Tullaghan, County Leitrim, Ireland, Wilkes came to Toronto from his native Ireland at sixteen, working as a clerk before buying a jewelry firm, Rossin Brothers, which he expanded into a cross-country operation. He later invested in railroads, and in 1871 he was appointed director of the Canadian Bank of Commerce.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 25.2

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7351062)

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