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Robert Wilkes

Canadian politician (1832-1880) · Canada · On the map · Politicians · Died at 48

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.

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He later invested in railroads, and in 1871 he was appointed director of the Canadian Bank of Commerce.

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Country
Canada
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1832 to 1880 · aged 48