About Charles Somerville
Lived 1856 – 1931 (aged 74). Charles Somerville was a Canadian politician.
Charles Ross Somerville (September 9, 1856 – March 28, 1931) was a manufacturer and politician in Ontario, Canada.
Somerville served on the public school board and as chairman on the board of governors for the University of Western Ontario. He ran unsuccessfully for the London seat in the Canadian House of Commons in 1921 as a Liberal, losing to John Franklin White. He was also a member of the Chorazan Lodge. He died in New York City after an illness in 1931 and was buried in London.
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Who was Charles Somerville?
Canadian politician (1856-1931)
When was Charles Somerville born?
Charles Somerville was born on 9 September 1856 in Rideau Lakes.
When did Charles Somerville die?
Charles Somerville died on 28 March 1931 in New York City.
What was Charles Somerville's occupation?
Charles Somerville was a politician.
What nationality was Charles Somerville?
Charles Somerville was Canadian.
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