Francis Baxter Leys
Canadian politician
About Francis Baxter Leys
Lived 1839 – 1905 (aged 66).
Francis Baxter Leys (March 14, 1839 – September 11, 1905) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented London in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1901 and in 1902 as a Liberal. but the charges were dismissed and Leys retained his seat. He resigned his seat in 1901 and was reelected in a by-election held in 1902.
A normal school was built in London (London Normal School) in 1898 thanks to the efforts of Leys and Ontario premier George William Ross.
His brother John also served in the Ontario assembly.
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Who was Francis Baxter Leys?
Canadian politician
When was Francis Baxter Leys born?
Francis Baxter Leys was born on 14 March 1839 in Pickering.
When did Francis Baxter Leys die?
Francis Baxter Leys died on 11 September 1905 in Middlesex County.
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