About George Cox
Lived 1834 – 1909 (aged 75). George Cox was a Canadian politician.
George Cox (November 17, 1834 – December 17, 1909) was mayor of the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1894.
He was born on Saint Helen's Island in Montreal in 1834 and came to Ottawa in 1855. He served as alderman on city council from 1882 to 1888 and in 1891. He was unsuccessful in an attempt to become mayor in 1892, when Olivier Durocher was selected. He did not complete his term as mayor, resigning for health reasons.
He died in 1909 and is buried in Beechwood Cemetery.
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Who was George Cox?
Canadian politician and mayor of Ottawa (1834-1909)
When was George Cox born?
George Cox was born on 17 November 1834 in Montreal.
When did George Cox die?
George Cox died on 17 December 1909.
What was George Cox's occupation?
George Cox was a politician.
What nationality was George Cox?
George Cox was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Cox (Ottawa politician)
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