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David Lam
Canadian businessman (1923-2010) · Canada · On the map · Founders · Died at 87
David See-chai Lam, was a Hong Kong-born Canadian banker, businessman, investor, philanthropist, and politician. From 1988 to 1995, Lam was the 25th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, and he was the first Chinese Canadian to be appointed as a viceroy in Canada.
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A typical day, 30 days to 23 September 2026
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2010Died22 November 20101995Officer of the Order of CanadaAwardOrder of British ColumbiaAward1994Commander of the Royal Victorian OrderAward1923Born2 September 1923
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About this person
He was known for his charitable efforts, donating millions of dollars and leveraging millions more to support educational institutions and activities in Hong Kong, Canada, and the United States.
Country
Canada
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2010 · aged 87