About Arthur James Nesbitt
Lived 1880 – 1954 (aged 74). Arthur James Nesbitt was a Canadian stockbroker, businessperson, nesbitt, thomson and Company, ogilvy (Montreal) and power Corporation of Canada.
Arthur James Nesbitt (19 August 1880 – 24 October 1954) was a Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He was a cofounder of Nesbitt, Thomson and Company stockbrokerage and the Power Corporation of Canada.
Biography Salesman and Royal Securities Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Arthur Nesbitt first worked as a dry goods salesman, peddling products to area merchants. During the course of his travels he met Peter A. T. Thomson, a pickle salesman for the Canadian arm of the H. J. Heinz Company. The two struck up a friendship and would promote each other to their customers.
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Who was Arthur James Nesbitt?
Canadian businessman
When was Arthur James Nesbitt born?
Arthur James Nesbitt was born on 19 August 1880 in Saint John.
When did Arthur James Nesbitt die?
Arthur James Nesbitt died on 24 October 1954 in Montreal.
What was Arthur James Nesbitt's occupation?
Arthur James Nesbitt was a stockbroker, businessperson, nesbitt, thomson and Company, ogilvy (Montreal) and power Corporation of Canada.
What nationality was Arthur James Nesbitt?
Arthur James Nesbitt was Canadian.
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