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About Robert Wilkes
Robert Wilkes (June 24, 1832 – August 16, 1880) 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.
Everything about Robert Wilkes →- Occupation
- politician, merchant
- Position held
- member of the House of Commons of Canada, member of the House of Commons of Canada
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Born
- June 24, 1832
- Died
- August 16, 1880