About David J. Dyson
Lived 1863 – 1949 (aged 85). David J. Dyson was a Canadian politician.
David J. Dyson (September 12, 1863 – March 12, 1949) was the 25th Mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba for several days in 1917. His family owned Dyson and Gibson Spice Mills, the makers of Seven Day Pickles.
Dyson was originally declared mayor as a result of the January 1917 municipal election but was unseated on January 5, 1917, due to a recount and Frederick Harvey Davidson was sworn in as Mayor on January 8, 1917. Dyson is accordingly the shortest serving mayor in Winnipeg's history.
Dyson is the great-great-grandfather of CNN journalist Jake Tapper.
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Who was David J. Dyson?
Canadian politician
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David J. Dyson was born on 12 September 1863.
When did David J. Dyson die?
David J. Dyson died on 12 March 1949.
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David J. Dyson was a politician.
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David J. Dyson was Canadian.
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