About George Dormer
Lived 1838 – 1875 (aged 36). George Dormer was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
George Dormer (October 11, 1838 – June 24, 1875) was a Canadian lawyer and political figure. He represented Victoria South in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1872 to 1874.
He was born in Kingston, Upper Canada, He was educated at Laval University and Toronto University. In 1859, he married Sarah Marah. He studied law with John A. Macdonald and was called to the bar in 1872. He practised law in Lindsay. Dormer served as mayor of Lindsay from 1871 to 1872. He died there at the age of 36.
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Who was George Dormer?
Canadian lawyer and politician (1838-1875)
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George Dormer was born on 11 October 1838 in Kingston.
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George Dormer died on 24 June 1875 in Lindsay.
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George Dormer was a politician and lawyer.
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George Dormer was Canadian.
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