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Canadian businessman and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Rees Brock (February 14, 1836 – November 1, 1917) was a Canadian businessman and politician.
William Rees Brock | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Toronto Centre | |
In office 1900–1904 | |
Preceded by | George Hope Bertram |
Succeeded by | Edward Frederick Clarke |
Personal details | |
Born | Eramosa Township, Upper Canada | February 14, 1836
Died | November 1, 1917 81) | (aged
Political party | Conservative |
Born in Eramosa Township, Upper Canada, Brock was president of W. R. Brock Co., Limited which sold wholesale dry goods, woolens, and carpets. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1900 federal election for the electoral district of Toronto Centre. A Conservative, he did not run in 1904.
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