Sir William Hales Hingston was a Canadian physician, politician, banker, and Senator.
Occupation
politician, banker, physician, writer
Position held
Mayor of Montreal, member of the Senate of Canada, member of the Senate of Canada, member of the Senate of Canada
Citizenship
Canada
Born
June 29, 1829
Died
February 19, 1907
Overview
Sir William Hales Hingston (29 June 1829 – 19 February 1907) was a Canadian physician, politician, banker, and Senator.
Biography
Born in Hinchinbrooke near Huntingdon, Quebec, he received his MDCM from McGill University in 1851.
In 1875, he became Mayor of Montreal and was re-elected by acclamation for a second and final term.
