About Charles Dawe
Lived 1845 – 1908 (aged 63). Charles Dawe was a Canadian politician and merchant.
Charles Dawe (February 28, 1845 – March 29, 1908) was a merchant and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Harbour Grace from 1878 to 1889 and Port de Grave from 1893 to 1900 and from 1906 to 1908 as a Conservative.
He was born in Port de Grave, the son of Captain Robert Dawe and Mary Anne Bartlett. Dawe was a sealing captain and operated a fishery supply business in Bay Roberts with his brother Azariah. He was a Liberal supporter until 1885. He served in the province's Executive Council as a minister without portfolio in 1894 and from 1897 to 1889. Dawe was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1889. He was elected in a 1906 by-election and served as leader of the Conservatives until he retired from politics in 1908. Dawe died in St. John's in 1908.
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Who was Charles Dawe?
Canadian politician (1845-1908)
When was Charles Dawe born?
Charles Dawe was born on 28 February 1845 in Port de Grave.
When did Charles Dawe die?
Charles Dawe died on 29 March 1908 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
What was Charles Dawe's occupation?
Charles Dawe was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was Charles Dawe?
Charles Dawe was Canadian.
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